CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $9
Cash Discount Price: $191
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $191. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$191

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $191 (2772%)

Insurance Median: $9 (131%)

Cash: $191 (2772% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9 (131% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$5 - $7	73%
Curative	$5	73%
Driscoll Health Plan	$6	87%
Superior Health	$6	87%
Ambetter / Centene	$7	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7	102%
Christus Health Plan	$7	102%
Christus Spohn Health Network	$7 - $115	102%
Cigna	$7	102%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$7	102%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas	$7	102%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$7	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$7	102%
Wellcare Complete	$7	102%
Wellmed	$7	102%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$7	102%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$8 - $143	116%
Prime Health Services	$9 - $163	131%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$10	145%
Sana Benefits	$10	145%
Healthcare Highways	$105	1524%
America'S Choice Provider Network	$134	1945%
Provider Network Of America	$143	2075%
Quik Trip	$143	2075%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$143	2075%
Multiplan/Phcs	$153	2221%

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 $191.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi 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.