CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $115
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 17.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$115

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: $86 (1327%)

Insurance Median: $115 (1775%)

Cash: $86 (1327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $115 (1775% 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 1775% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1675%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Curaechoice [6100]	$9 - $75	139%
Aetna	$23 - $320	355%
Global Medical Management Inc [6090]	$23 - $186	355%
Medpartners [6038]	$28 - $224	432%
Imagine Health [6032]	$31 - $86	478%
Humana	$47 - $160	725%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $320	802%
Healthlink [125]	$58 - $320	895%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$76 - $222	1173%
Cigna	$94 - $320	1451%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$94 - $320	1451%
First Health Plan [6034]	$115 - $320	1775%
Galaxy Health Network [220]	$115 - $320	1775%
UnitedHealthcare	$115 - $320	1775%

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 $86.
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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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.