CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 7.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6.48

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.48 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $47 (725%)
Insurance Median: $46 (710%)
Cash: $47 (725% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (710% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6.48 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 710% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 610%). 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
Aetna $6 - $73 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $46 93%
Iowa Total Care $6 - $7 93%
Medical Associates $6 - $48 93%
Molina Healthcare $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $42 93%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $6 - $7 93%
American Health Plan $7 108%
Healthpartners $7 - $81 108%
Immergrun $13 - $24 201%
Quad City Community Healthcare $14 - $71 216%
Aplos Health Plan $15 - $76 231%
Midlands Choice $33 - $62 509%
Oscar Health $33 - $60 509%
Great River Health Systems $37 - $66 571%
Sedgwick $42 - $76 648%
Global Excel $45 - $81 694%
Sanford Health Plan $45 - $81 694%
Employee Benefit Systems $47 - $86 725%
Sisco $47 - $84 725%
Healthsmart $48 - $86 741%
Hfn $49 - $87 756%
Multiplan $49 - $87 756%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals