CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $137
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-Euless-Bedford is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 4.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $137 (1988%)
Insurance Median: $31 (450%)
Cash: $137 (1988% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (450% 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 450% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 350%). 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
Aetna $6 - $188 87%
Amerigroup $6 - $7 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $40 87%
Cook Childrens $6 87%
Molina $6 - $7 87%
Parkland $6 87%
Superior Wellcare $6 - $8 87%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $8 87%
American Health $7 102%
Healthspring $7 102%
Humana $7 102%
Fort Worth Firefighters $14 - $163 203%
City Of Fort Worth $17 - $126 247%
Quick Trip $21 - $169 305%
Phcs $24 - $199 348%
Healthsmart $26 - $225 377%
Cigna $28 - $252 406%
Galaxy $31 - $235 450%
Multiplan $31 - $233 450%
Usa $31 - $235 450%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals