CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $49
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 2.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $49 (711%)

Insurance Median: $20 (290%)

Cash: $49 (711% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (290% 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 290% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 190%). 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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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$2 - $62	29%
Triwest	$2 - $19	29%
American Health Plan	$3 - $20	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3 - $41	44%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$3 - $23	44%
Corvel	$3 - $20	44%
Healthspring	$3 - $20	44%
Injury Management Organization	$3 - $23	44%
Prime Health Services	$3 - $20	44%
Procare Advantage	$3 - $20	44%
Sedgwick	$3 - $23	44%
Superior Health Plan	$3 - $20	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$9	131%
Aetna	$10 - $79	145%
Cigna	$10 - $87	145%
Midcoast	$10 - $79	145%
Quiktrip	$10 - $79	145%
Independent Medical System	$11 - $87	160%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$11 - $84	160%
Curative	$12 - $94	174%
Imagine Health	$12 - $90	174%
First Health	$13 - $101	189%
Healthsmart	$13 - $108	189%
Humana	$13 - $116	189%
Private Health Care System	$14 - $108	203%
Bluebell Creameries	$17 - $130	247%

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 $49.
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 Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham 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.