Blood test, amylase
Facility: Saint John Hospital
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $7
- Cash Discount Price: $6
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $6 - $9 | 93% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $6 | 93% |
| Medicare (plans) | $6 | 93% |
| Aetna | $6 - $11 | 93% |
| Midland Care Connection | $6 | 93% |
| Cigna | $6 | 93% |
| Tricare | $6 | 93% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $7 | 108% |
| Celtic | $7 - $42 | 108% |
| Healthy Blue | $7 | 108% |
| Well Path | $9 | 139% |
| Corizon | $9 | 139% |
| Employer Direct Healthcare | $9 | 139% |
| Centurion | $10 | 154% |
| Naphcare | $10 | 154% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $12 - $25 | 185% |
| Comp Alliance Workers Comp | $13 | 201% |
| Oha Networks | $14 | 216% |
| Worker Compensation | $14 | 216% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82150 (Blood test, amylase) at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS, the facility's cash median rate is $6.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $6.00 and the county average of $6.00. While the facility's negotiated rates with major payers like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna range from $6.00 to $14.00, the cash price remains the most transparent baseline. It is important to note that for patients with high-deductible plans, paying the cash price of $6.00 upfront can sometimes be more cost-effective than the negotiated rates charged by insurance, as administrative overhead often inflates commercial rates. Patients should explicitly ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront incentives can further reduce the final amount owed.
When reviewing your bill, ensure you request a full itemized statement rather than accepting a summary invoice that obscures individual charges, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes. This code's Medicare benchmark amount is $6.48, meaning the facility's cash rate of $6.00 is slightly below the federal baseline, which serves as a scientifically validated cost standard. If you receive a bill exceeding this amount, dispute any charges for services not rendered or components that should be bundled under a single code. Always verify your deductible status before using insurance, as paying the negotiated rate without meeting your deductible may result in higher out-of-pocket costs than paying the cash price directly.