CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $238
vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Memorial Medical Center is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 22.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 N First St, Springfield, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $238 (3673%)

Insurance Median: $143 (2207%)

Cash: $238 (3673% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (2207% 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 2207% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2107%). 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
Health Alliance	$3 - $155	46%
Veterans Administration	$5	77%
Aetna	$6 - $181	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $238	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6 - $238	93%
Molina	$6	93%
Tricare	$6	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $148	93%
Humana	$7 - $143	108%
Healthlink	$23 - $150	355%
Commercial Workers Compensation	$87	1343%
Illinois Workers Compensation	$92	1420%
Current Health Network Ppo	$107	1651%
Cigna	$125	1929%
Phcs/Multiplan	$129 - $143	1991%
6 Degrees Health	$143	2207%
Hopetrust	$143	2207%
Hst	$143	2207%
Magellan	$143	2207%
Consociate	$155	2392%
Hfn	$155	2392%
Preferred Plan	$178	2747%
Soi Mcfarland	$178	2747%
Soi Rushville	$178	2747%
Corvel	$190	2932%
Methodist First Choice	$190	2932%
Mutual Medical Plans	$202	3117%
Liability	$238	3673%

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 $238.
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 Memorial 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.