CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Ascension St Vincent Mercy

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $5
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Ascension St Vincent Mercy is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 0.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1331 S A St, Elwood, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $105 (1620%)

Insurance Median: $5 (77%)

Cash: $105 (1620% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5 (77% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$3 - $9	46%
Encore Exclusive	$3	46%
Patoka Valley Tier 1	$3	46%
Patoka Valley Tier 2	$3	46%
Smarthealth Ppo	$4 - $11	62%
Smarthealth Ppo/Hdhp 20161001	$4 - $11	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	77%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	93%
Mhs Care Connect	$6	93%
Humana	$15	231%

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 $105.
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 Ascension St Vincent Mercy 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.