CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: St Christopher's Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $107
Cash Discount Price: $235
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at St Christopher's Hospital for Children is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $235. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 15.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$235

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$107

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: $235 (3411%)

Insurance Median: $107 (1553%)

Cash: $235 (3411% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $107 (1553% 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 1553% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1453%). 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

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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
Amerihealth Caritas	$5	73%
Geisinger	$6 - $241	87%
Pa Health & Wellness	$7	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$8	116%
Aetna	$9 - $402	131%
Horizon Nj Health	$9	131%
Upmc	$9	131%
Cigna	$11	160%
Gateway	$11	160%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $291	406%
Health Partners	$91 - $120	1321%
Wellpoint Nj (Formerly Amerigroup)	$107 - $142	1553%

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 $235.
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 St Christopher's Hospital for Children 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.