CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Matagorda Regional Medical Center is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 5.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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%)

Insurance Median: $35 (508%)

Ins. Median: $35 (508% 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 508% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 408%). 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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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	$7 - $39	102%
Humana	$7 - $40	102%
Medicare (plans)	$7	102%
Triwest	$7	102%
United	$7	102%
Wellcare	$7	102%
Am Better	$8	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $43	116%
Alliance	$10	145%
Corvel	$14	203%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $61	305%
Comm Care	$35	508%
Medicaid / KanCare	$35	508%
Molina	$35	508%
Scott & White	$35	508%
Superior	$35	508%
Tcstar	$35	508%
Wellpoint	$35	508%
Coventry First Health	$43	624%
Galaxy Health	$43	624%
Cigna	$46	668%
Independent Medical System	$53	769%
Multiplan Phcs	$53	769%
Three Rivers	$53	769%
Health Smart	$56	813%
Usa Managed	$56	813%

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 $X.
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 Matagorda Regional Medical Center 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.