CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Myrtue Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Myrtue Medical Center is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $64 (988%)

Insurance Median: $57 (880%)

Cash: $64 (988% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (880% 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 880% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 780%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Wellmark Hmo	$20	309%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$23	355%
Coventry Mcr - All Plans	$45 - $56	694%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $115	694%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$47 - $59	725%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$47 - $57	725%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$86 - $106	1327%
Aetna	$93 - $115	1435%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $64.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Myrtue Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.