CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Jefferson County Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $66
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Jefferson County Hospital is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 20.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in Intersection Hyws 81 & 70, Waurika, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $66 (958%)

Insurance Median: $139 (2017%)

Cash: $66 (958% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (2017% 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 2017% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1917%). 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
Medica	$4	58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20	290%
Healthcare Highways	$73 - $138	1060%
Humana	$89 - $114	1292%
Friday Health Plan	$96 - $124	1393%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $144	1626%
Oklahoma Health Network (Ohn)	$132 - $170	1916%
Aetna	$140 - $180	2032%
Coventry	$140 - $180	2032%
Cigna	$148 - $191	2148%
First Health	$148 - $191	2148%
Osma Health	$148 - $191	2148%
Preferred Community Choice	$152 - $195	2206%
Healthsmart	$155 - $199	2250%

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 $66.
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 Jefferson County 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.