CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $64
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Christ Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $64 (929%)
Insurance Median: $8 (116%)
Cash: $64 (929% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (116% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $107 44%
Aetna $7 - $107 102%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $7 102%
Caresource [2031] $7 - $107 102%
Cigna $7 - $107 102%
Geha [2168] $7 102%
Golden Rule [2161] $7 102%
Humana $7 - $107 102%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $7 102%
Medben [2222] $7 102%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 - $64 102%
Medicare (plans) $7 102%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $7 102%
Meridian [2185] $7 102%
Perennial [4200] $7 102%
United Medical Resources [2104] $7 102%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $107 102%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $7 102%
Ambetter / Centene $8 116%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $8 - $107 116%
Allied Benefits [2163] $11 160%
First Health [2041] $11 160%
Medical Mutual [2054] $11 160%
Meritain Health [2224] $11 160%
Western And Southern [2076] $11 160%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $14 203%
Poppins Health [2299] $17 247%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $51 740%
Nalc [2178] $57 827%
Priority Health [2225] $57 827%
Life Synch [2080] $64 929%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $78 1132%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $107 1553%
Bccp [3079] $107 1553%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $107 1553%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $107 1553%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $107 1553%
Suburban Health [2408] $107 1553%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals