CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 83690
  • Insurance Median: $65
  • Cash Discount Price: $67
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Pullman Regional Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 9.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$65

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: $67 (972%)
Insurance Median: $65 (943%)
Cash: $67 (972% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $65 (943% 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 943% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 843%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Premera First - All Plans $5 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $75 406%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $28 406%
Humana $28 406%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $28 406%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $28 406%
Triwest - All Plans $28 406%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $29 421%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 421%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $29 421%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $29 421%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $29 421%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $30 435%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $32 464%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $58 842%
First Choice Admin $65 943%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $67 972%
Multiplan - All Plans $67 972%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $71 1030%
Cigna $71 1030%
First Choice - All Other Plans $71 1030%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $71 1030%
Northwest One - All Plans $71 1030%
UnitedHealthcare $71 1030%
Aetna $75 1089%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $75 1089%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $75 1089%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $75 1089%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $77 1118%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $77 1118%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals