CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $59
  • Cash Discount Price: $125
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 9.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$59

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: $125 (1929%)
Insurance Median: $59 (910%)
Cash: $125 (1929% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $59 (910% 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 910% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 810%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $6 - $192 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $224 93%
Caresource $6 93%
Humana $6 93%
Managed Health Services $6 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
United Heathcare $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $10 93%
Zing $7 108%
Caresource Maketplace $11 170%
Ambetter / Centene $13 201%
Magnacare $17 262%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $19 293%
Cigna $38 - $108 586%
Encore $59 - $231 910%
Phcs $67 - $177 1034%
Siho $69 - $182 1065%
Sagamore $71 - $187 1096%
Multiplan $72 - $190 1111%
Hfn $76 - $221 1173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals