CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Elizabethtown Community Hospital is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 11.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.89

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.89 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $141 (2046%)

Insurance Median: $82 (1190%)

Cash: $141 (2046% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (1190% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.89 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1190% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1090%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$5 - $116	73%
Humana	$7	102%
Aetna	$54 - $92	784%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$54 - $106	784%
Choicecare	$54 - $113	784%
Fidelis Care	$54	784%
Martins Point	$54	784%
Mvp	$54 - $110	784%
UnitedHealthcare	$54 - $130	784%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$54	784%
Wellpath	$80	1161%
Emblem Health	$113	1640%
Harvard Pilgrim	$113	1640%
Magnacare	$113	1640%
Highmark Blueshield	$115	1669%
Coventry	$120	1742%
Multiplan	$127	1843%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $141.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 83690.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Elizabethtown Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 83690.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.