CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 10.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $81 (1250%)
Insurance Median: $66 (1019%)
Cash: $81 (1250% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (1019% 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 1019% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 919%). 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 - $66 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 93%
Geha $6 93%
Iowa Total Care $6 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $7 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $125 93%
Centivo $8 123%
Amish Hospital Aid $9 139%
Oscar $9 139%
Ambetter / Centene $11 170%
Claimdoc $13 201%
Nova $13 201%
Health Choices $32 494%
Medical Associates $32 494%
1199 National Benefit Fund $66 1019%
Allied Benefit Systems $66 1019%
Asr Health Benefits $66 1019%
Christian Brother Services $66 1019%
Coventry $66 1019%
First Health $66 1019%
Lucent Health $66 1019%
Luminare Health $66 1019%
Medical Mutual $66 1019%
Meritain $66 1019%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $66 1019%
Webtpa $66 1019%
Preferred One $81 1250%
Health Partners $84 1296%
Auxiant $88 1358%
Cigna $88 1358%
Medica $88 1358%
Midlands $88 1358%
Midlands Choice $88 1358%
Mhnet $100 1543%
Multiplan $112 1728%
Crime Victim Assistance $125 1929%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $125 1929%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals