CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $862
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $862. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$862

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $862 (12511%)
Insurance Median: $7 (102%)
Cash: $862 (12511% 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.

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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 - $7 87%
Amerigroup $6 87%
Christus Mcd $6 87%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $6 87%
Molina Healthcare $6 87%
Texas Health Network $6 87%
United $6 - $388 87%
American Health Plan $7 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $333 102%
Cigna $7 - $689 102%
Humana $7 - $35 102%
Humanna $7 102%
Independent Medical System $7 102%
Physicians Health Choice $7 102%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $7 102%
Pyramid Life $7 102%
Shared Health $7 102%
Superior Health Plan $7 - $52 102%
Triwest Health Alliance $7 102%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $7 102%
Wellmed $7 102%
Molina $8 116%
Superior $11 160%
Corvel Corporation $14 203%
Omni Healthcare $14 203%
Healthcare Highways $165 2395%
Texas Workforce Commission $207 3004%
Averde Health $284 4122%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $371 - $733 5385%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $388 5631%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $474 6880%
Multiplan Phcs $517 7504%
National Healthcare Solutions $517 7504%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $517 7504%
Southwest Medical $517 7504%
Usc Health Services $517 7504%
First Health $532 7721%
Coastal Comp $560 8128%
Newton Ppo $603 8752%
Texas True Choice $646 9376%
Beech Street $689 10000%
Usa Managed Care $689 10000%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals