CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Franciscan Health Michigan City

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Franciscan Health Michigan City is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 16.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $39 (602%)
Insurance Median: $107 (1651%)
Cash: $39 (602% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (1651% 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 1651% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1551%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $111 93%
Mdwise [1175] $6 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $8 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Unicare [1150] $6 93%
Managed Health Services [1302] $7 108%
Aetna $11 - $19 170%
Managed Care [2000] $11 - $200 170%
Workers Comp [1172] $13 201%
Commercial [2001] $29 - $222 448%
Cigna $65 - $155 1003%
Great West Insurance [1055] $92 - $134 1420%
United Medical Resources [1158] $92 - $133 1420%
United Medical Resources [1301] $92 - $148 1420%
UnitedHealthcare $92 - $148 1420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN 46360
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals