CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 East I-240 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $39 (566%)

Insurance Median: $20 (290%)

Cash: $39 (566% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (290% 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 290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 190%). 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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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
Aetna	$6 - $77	87%
Humana	$6 - $77	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $20	102%
Cigna	$7 - $78	102%
Geha	$7	102%
Medicare (plans)	$7	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7	102%
Va Ccn	$7	102%
Ambetter / Centene	$10	145%
Community Care	$14 - $78	203%
The Kempton Group	$17	247%
Healthcare Highways	$28 - $67	406%
Healthscope	$52	755%
Oscar Insurance Company	$52	755%
Webtpa Chickasaw Nation Hch	$53	769%
Webtpa Hobby Lobby Hch	$59	856%
Coventry	$66	958%
Global Health	$71	1030%
Sana Benefits	$73	1060%
Ufcw	$73	1060%
First Health Network	$77	1118%
Manhattan Life	$77	1118%
Phcs	$78	1132%
Preferred Community Choice	$85	1234%
Multiplan	$101	1466%

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 $39.
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 Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, LLC 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.