CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $104
  • Cash Discount Price: $72
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton is $104. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 16.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 308 North Maple Avenue, New Hampton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$104

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: $72 (1111%)
Insurance Median: $104 (1605%)
Cash: $72 (1111% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $104 (1605% 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 1605% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1505%). 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 $44 - $104 679%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 679%
Medicare (plans) $44 - $49 679%
UnitedHealthcare $47 - $66 725%
Health Choices $56 864%
Medical Associates $56 864%
Amish Hospital Aid $59 910%
Oscar $65 1003%
Geha $66 1019%
Ambetter / Centene $74 1142%
Iowa Total Care $75 1157%
Medicaid / KanCare $76 - $77 1173%
Claimdoc $88 1358%
Nova $88 1358%
1199 National Benefit Fund $104 1605%
Allied Benefit Systems $104 1605%
Asr Health Benefits $104 1605%
Coventry $104 1605%
First Choice Health $104 1605%
First Health $104 1605%
Lucent Health $104 1605%
Luminare Health $104 1605%
Medical Mutual $104 1605%
Meritain $104 1605%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $104 1605%
Webtpa $104 1605%
Health Partners $106 1636%
Auxiant $107 1651%
Cigna $107 1651%
Medica $107 1651%
Midlands $107 1651%
Midlands Choice $107 1651%
Crime Victim Assistance $110 1698%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $110 1698%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 308 North Maple Avenue, New Hampton, IA 50659
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals