CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Lucas County Health Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Lucas County Health Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 6.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $60 (926%)
Insurance Median: $44 (679%)
Cash: $60 (926% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (679% 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 679% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 579%). 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
Humana $6 - $57 93%
Aetna $37 571%
Medicare (plans) $37 571%
UnitedHealthcare $37 - $52 571%
Occunet $40 617%
Wellmark Hmo $44 679%
Wellmark Ppo $44 679%
Iowa Total Care $47 725%
Molina $47 725%
Midlands Choice $64 988%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA 50049
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals