CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 7.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $42 (610%)

Insurance Median: $53 (769%)

Cash: $42 (610% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (769% 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 769% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 669%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $55	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $58	58%
Amerihealth-Caritas	$7	102%
Cigna	$7 - $58	102%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$7 - $53	102%
Humana	$7	102%
Martin'S Point	$7	102%
Mvp Healthcare	$7 - $55	102%
New Hampshire Healthy Families	$7	102%
New Hampshire Healthy Families (Wellcare)	$7	102%
Wellsense	$7	102%
Multiplan	$8 - $59	116%
Vermont Health Plan	$10 - $54	145%
Tufts Health Plan	$19 - $56	276%
Aetna	$58 - $59	842%
Coventry	$58 - $59	842%
Health New England	$58 - $59	842%

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 $42.
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 Brattleboro Memorial 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.