Blood test, amylase
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $7
- Cash Discount Price: $41
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcare | $6 | 93% |
| Montgomery County | $6 - $33 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $6 - $25 | 93% |
| Humana | $6 | 93% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $6 - $7 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $6 - $86 | 93% |
| Multiplan | $7 - $84 | 108% |
| Healthy Blue | $7 | 108% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $7 | 108% |
| Uhccp | $8 | 123% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $89 | 1373% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $89 | 1373% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood amylase test at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's cash median price of $41.00 is significantly lower than the state average, which typically ranges from $58.00 to $89.00 depending on the payer. While the facility's negotiated rates with major insurers like UnitedHealthcare and Multiplan are higher than the cash price, patients with high-deductible plans may find paying the cash rate directly more cost-effective if their insurance allowed amount exceeds $41.00. It is important to note that while the facility is an in-network location for many payers, specific services like laboratory tests can sometimes be billed at out-of-network rates, potentially triggering balance billing unless protected by the No Surprises Act.
To ensure you receive the most accurate pricing, always request a prompt-pay discount or self-pay rate before scheduling, as these can reduce the final cost by 20% to 50%. If you receive a bill after insurance processing, do not accept a summary invoice; instead, demand a full itemized audit to identify any unbundled codes or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors. Comparing this service to the Medicare benchmark of $6.48 reveals that the facility's commercial rates are marked up significantly above the federal baseline, highlighting the value of negotiating directly with the hospital for the lowest possible out-of-pocket amount.