Lipase test cost in Beaumont, TX — inpatient
In Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lipase blood test (pancreas enzyme) as an inpatient: from $152.85 to $152.85, with a median of $152.85. Across Texas, the median is $94.90 at 302 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83690, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 6, 2026 and Aug 6, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Beaumont Beaumont, TX Lipase | $152.85 | $152.85 | $107.00–$129.92 | — | Aug 6, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $152.85, median $152.85, highest $152.85.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 7 facilities here, median $132.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A lipase test measures an enzyme made by the pancreas. It is the main blood test for acute pancreatitis in people with sudden upper belly pain.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.