CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is $18. 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 2.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $18 (261%)
Cash: $66 (958% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (261% 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 261% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 161%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Texas Healthspring $3 44%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $7 44%
Aetna $7 - $14 102%
Allwell $7 102%
Amerigroup $7 - $26 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $26 102%
Christus Health $7 - $10 102%
Community First $7 - $26 102%
Coventry $7 102%
Devoted Health Plan $7 102%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $7 102%
El Paso First $7 102%
First Care $7 102%
Humana $7 - $18 102%
Molina $7 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan $7 102%
Shared Health Insurance Company $7 102%
Superior $7 102%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $7 102%
Texas Independence Health Plan $7 102%
Triwest $7 102%
Us Imaging Network $7 102%
Wellcare $7 102%
Employer Direct $8 116%
Imperial Health Plan $8 116%
Medicare (plans) $8 116%
Procare Advantage $8 116%
Gilsbar Inc. $9 131%
Naphcare Inc. $14 203%
Cigna $27 - $34 392%
Community First Health Plan $68 - $96 987%
Healthcare Highways $69 - $98 1001%
Christian Brothers Services $85 - $120 1234%
First Health $100 - $142 1451%
Healthsmart $100 - $174 1451%
Multiplan $100 - $142 1451%
Phcs $100 - $142 1451%
Five Point Credit Union $108 - $153 1567%
Medicus Internatiaonal $116 - $164 1684%
Beech Street $123 - $174 1785%
Health Management Network $123 - $174 1785%
Provider Select $123 - $174 1785%
National Choicecare $146 - $207 2119%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals