CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, lipase

Facility: Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 83690 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 83690
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $29
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, lipase at Sheridan Memorial Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.89, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 W 5Th St, Sheridan, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11

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: $29 (421%)

Insurance Median: $11 (160%)

Cash: $29 (421% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $11 (160% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Pacificsource-All Plans	$4	58%
Humana	$7	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10 - $51	145%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $52	145%
Wy School Boards-All Plans	$10 - $51	145%
C1 Employee - All Plans	$11 - $55	160%
Casper Opco Llc - All Plans	$11 - $55	160%
Cigna	$11 - $57	160%
Ebms - All Plans	$11 - $58	160%
First Choice Comm - All Plans	$11 - $58	160%
First Health Comm - All Plans	$11 - $55	160%
Miscellaneous-All Plans	$11 - $55	160%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$11 - $58	160%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$11 - $58	160%
Wise Provider Network-All Plans	$11 - $57	160%

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 $29.
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 Sheridan 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.