CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Mc Camey Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Mc Camey Hospital is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 13.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Hwy 305 South, McCamey, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $104 (1509%)

Insurance Median: $92 (1335%)

Cash: $104 (1509% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (1335% 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 1335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1235%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Superior Healthplan	$6	87%
Wellpoint	$6 - $114	87%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $92	102%
Capstar	$10	145%
Firstcare Star	$52 - $64	755%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $115	1234%
Aetna	$92 - $118	1335%
Humana	$92 - $111	1335%
Multiplan	$92	1335%
Cigna	$111	1611%
Three Rivers Provider	$118	1713%
Galaxy	$125	1814%
Healthsmart	$125	1814%
Swhp Mco	$125	1814%

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 $104.
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 Mc Camey 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.