CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $61
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 14.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6901 South Olympia Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $61 (885%)

Insurance Median: $100 (1451%)

Cash: $61 (885% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (1451% 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 1451% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1351%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Black Lung [6055]	$61	885%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$61 - $100	885%
Lucent Health [6000]	$61	885%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$61	885%
Oscar Insurance Company [7005]	$61	885%
Osma Health Network [2345]	$61	885%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$63	914%
UnitedHealthcare	$63	914%
Resource One Administrators [2815]	$100	1451%
Universal Fidelity [2085]	$100	1451%
Web Tpa [2115]	$100	1451%
The Kempton Group Administrators [2905]	$110	1597%
First Health [1375]	$151	2192%
Medica [2910]	$151	2192%
Multiplan [1680]	$151	2192%
Cigna	$159	2308%
National Association Of Letter Carriers [1695]	$159	2308%
Pba [1775]	$159	2308%

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 $61.
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 Tulsa Spine & Specialty 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.