CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 9.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $70 (1016%)

Insurance Median: $63 (914%)

Cash: $70 (1016% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (914% 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 914% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 814%). 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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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	$7 - $43	102%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$7 - $67	102%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$7 - $47	102%
Veteran'S Administration (Va Ccn)	$7	102%
Managed Health Services	$8	116%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$8	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $61	348%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$37	537%
Amish/Mennonite	$41	595%
Sanford Health Plan	$41	595%
The Alliance	$49 - $357	711%
Besse Forest Products	$63	914%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$63	914%
Rice Lake School District	$63	914%
Wps Health Insurance	$65 - $71	943%
Medica Of Wi	$69 - $70	1001%
Cigna	$70	1016%
Corvel	$70	1016%
First Health	$70	1016%
Health Partners	$70	1016%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$70	1016%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$70	1016%
Coventry	$71	1030%
Health Smart	$71	1030%
Trilogy	$71	1030%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$72	1045%

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 $70.
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 Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire 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.