CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $116
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Medical Center Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $116 (1684%)

Insurance Median: $14 (203%)

Cash: $116 (1684% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (203% 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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
Geha	$3	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $9	44%
Ambetter / Centene	$6 - $7	87%
Amerigroup	$6	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $78	87%
Community Health Choice	$6	87%
Corvel Wc	$6	87%
First Care Health Plan	$6	87%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	87%
Superior Chips	$6	87%
Superior Health Plan	$6	87%
Aetna	$7 - $120	102%
Care Improvement Plus	$7	102%
Humana	$7	102%
Novitas Solutions	$7	102%
Triwest Va Ccn	$7	102%
Wellcare By Allwell	$7	102%
Group Resources	$8	116%
Workers Comp	$14	203%
Health Select	$19 - $78	276%
90 Degree Benefits	$22 - $87	319%
Cigna	$22	319%
Caprock	$30 - $35	435%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$33 - $109	479%
State Comptroller	$91	1321%
Texas Mutual Wc	$120	1742%
Firstcare	$127	1843%

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 $116.
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 Medical Center 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.