CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $32 (494%)
Insurance Median: $6 (93%)
Cash: $32 (494% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (93% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $7 62%
Caterpillar $4 62%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 62%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 62%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 62%
United $4 - $5 62%
Aetna $5 - $9 77%
Cigna $5 77%
Coventry $5 - $6 77%
Clear Springs Health $6 93%
Health Alliance $6 93%
Longevity Health Plan $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Meridian $6 - $7 93%
Molina $6 - $7 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 93%
Zing Health $6 93%
County Care Health Plan $7 108%
Wellcare $7 108%
Youthcare Healthchoice $7 108%
Equian $39 602%
Multiplan $39 602%
Zelis $39 602%
Integrated Health Plan $43 664%
Healthlink $76 1173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals