Blood test, amylase
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $7
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare (plans) | $6 - $7 | 93% |
| Va | $6 | 93% |
| Humana | $6 | 93% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $6 | 93% |
| Smarthealth | $6 - $9 | 93% |
| Via Christi Research | $6 | 93% |
| Vc Hope | $6 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $7 | 108% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $7 - $18 | 108% |
| Corizon | $8 | 123% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $11 | 170% |
| Aetna | $20 | 309% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $26 | 401% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test code 82150 (amylase), Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. has a median negotiated rate of $7.00, which is slightly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $6.48. While this rate aligns closely with the state of Kansas average, it is important to note that commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overhead that can inflate the final price compared to the true cost of care. Medicare serves as the objective baseline for pricing, and since commercial rates typically range from 200% to 300% of Medicare, a rate near 110% of the Medicare amount suggests a relatively transparent pricing structure for this specific service.
Patients should be aware that cash-pay options may offer significant savings if your insurance plan has a high deductible or if the negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. Although cash and negotiated rates are currently null in the provided data, facilities frequently offer prompt-pay discounts of 20% to 50% for upfront payments, which bypasses costly insurance billing cycles and administrative fees. Before scheduling, it is recommended to explicitly request self-pay classification and ask about prompt-pay incentives to ensure you are not inadvertently submitting a claim that locks you into a higher negotiated rate. Additionally, always verify your deductible status, as paying the full negotiated amount before meeting your deductible can result in substantial out-of-pocket costs that would otherwise be covered.