CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: $17
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 9.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$64

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: $17 (247%)

Insurance Median: $64 (929%)

Cash: $17 (247% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $64 (929% 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 929% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 829%). 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.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$30	435%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $64	435%
Aetna	$31 - $95	450%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$64	929%
Medicaid / KanCare	$64 - $177	929%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$64	929%
Selecthealth [3740]	$64	929%
Web Tpa [2115]	$64 - $132	929%
Oscar Exchange [6080]	$72	1045%
Humana	$108	1567%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$122	1771%
First Care Commercial [1371]	$124	1800%
Allied Benefit Systems Inc [1030]	$132	1916%
Cigna	$143	2075%

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 $17.
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 Seton Medical Center Harker Heights 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.