Lipase test cost in Lexington Park, MD
In Lexington Park, MD, 1 hospital lists a cash price for lipase blood test (pancreas enzyme): from $17.10 to $17.10, with a median of $17.10. Across Maryland, the median is $23.16 at 14 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 83690, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Leonardtown, MD · (301) 475-6001 LIPASE | $17.10 | $17.45 | $17.10–$17.45 | 2% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $17.10, median $17.10, highest $17.10.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is 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.