CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Spencer Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Spencer Municipal Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $44 (679%)
Insurance Median: $19 (293%)
Cash: $44 (679% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (293% 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 293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 193%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $7 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $88 93%
Humana $7 - $93 108%
Healthpartners (All) $16 - $78 247%
Midlands Choice - Ilcc $17 - $83 262%
Midlands Choice - Morton Bldg $17 - $83 262%
Coventry - Commercial Hmo $18 - $88 278%
Avera Health Plan $19 - $93 293%
Coventry - Commercial Ppo $19 - $93 293%
First Choice Of Midwest $19 - $93 293%
Midlands Choice (All Others) $19 - $93 293%
Sanford Health $19 - $93 293%
Wellmark Hmo $29 448%
Wellmark Ppo $32 494%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals