CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Hamilton Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $60
Cash Discount Price: $68
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Hamilton Memorial Hospital is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 9.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 S Marshall Avenue, McLeansboro, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$60

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: $68 (1049%)

Insurance Median: $60 (926%)

Cash: $68 (1049% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $60 (926% 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 926% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 826%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $84	355%
Medicaid / KanCare	$23 - $37	355%
Aetna	$24 - $83	370%
Health Alliance	$24 - $74	370%
Humana	$24 - $37	370%
Medicare (plans)	$24 - $37	370%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $66	370%
Wellcare	$24 - $37	370%
Alliance Coal	$43 - $64	664%
Healthscope	$43 - $64	664%
Wellfirst (Ssmhic)	$43 - $64	664%
Hope Trust	$46 - $69	710%
Cigna	$48 - $72	741%
Hfn, Inc	$49 - $83	756%
Healthlink	$52 - $83	802%
Multiplan	$52 - $78	802%
Siho	$55 - $83	849%
Three Rivers Provider	$55 - $83	849%
Healthsmart	$58 - $87	895%
Stratose	$58 - $87	895%

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 $68.
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 Hamilton 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.