CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $61
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia is $7. 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 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $7 (102%)

Cash: $61 (885% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (102% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

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
Aetna	$5 - $7	73%
Ambetter / Centene	$5 - $13	73%
Amerihealth Mercy Health Plans	$5	73%
Gateway Health Plan	$5	73%
Geisinger Health Plan	$5	73%
Health Partners Of Philadelphia	$5	73%
Keystone Mercy Health Plans	$5	73%
Upmc Health Plan	$5	73%
Soonercare	$6	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $15	102%
Cigna	$7	102%
Amerihealth Caritas Nc	$8	116%
Amerihealth Caritas Sc	$8	116%
Providence Health Plan	$8	116%
Humana	$9	131%
Sana Benefits	$10	145%
Amerihealth Caritas Of Nc	$13	189%
Wellcare Of North Carolina	$13	189%

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 Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia 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.