Blood test, amylase
Facility: Wesley Medical Center
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $102
- Cash Discount Price: $936
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.74x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 1574% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1474%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| United | $6 - $588 | 93% |
| Devoted Health | $6 | 93% |
| Humana | $6 | 93% |
| Aetna | $6 - $467 | 93% |
| Coventry Health Care | $6 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $6 | 93% |
| Triwest Health Alliance | $7 | 108% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $7 - $235 | 108% |
| Amerigroup | $7 | 108% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $7 | 108% |
| Correct Care Solutions | $10 | 154% |
| Multiplan | $14 - $1,176 | 216% |
| First Health | $14 - $603 | 216% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $18 | 278% |
| Wppa | $98 - $227 | 1512% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $98 - $654 | 1512% |
| Medical Associates Health Plan | $107 - $247 | 1651% |
| Preferred Health Choices | $107 - $247 | 1651% |
| Spirit Aerosystems | $180 - $418 | 2778% |
| Triwest Healthcare Alliance | $367 - $850 | 5664% |
| Usa Managed Care | $479 - $1,111 | 7392% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test code 82150 (Amylase) at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, the cash price is $936.00, which matches the facility's cash median. This rate is significantly higher than the state average, reflecting a markup of 15.7% above the Medicare benchmark of $6.48. While commercial negotiated rates range widely across payers—from $6 to $1,111—the cash price can sometimes be the most affordable option for patients with high-deductible plans, as insurance negotiated rates often exceed the cash amount due to administrative overhead and contract structures. We recommend contacting the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% if settled upfront.
Patients should be aware that Medicare serves as the objective baseline for evaluating hospital pricing, representing the true cost of care rather than the inflated chargemaster list. Although the facility is Proprietary and located in a rural area (Zip 67214), the wide variance in negotiated rates among the 21 participating payers highlights that being "in-network" does not guarantee the lowest price; some plans may pay significantly less than others for the same service. To ensure you are not overcharged, request a detailed, itemized bill that breaks down every CPT code and unit cost, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled charges. Always verify your deductible status before scheduling, as paying the full negotiated rate without meeting your deductible can result in substantial out-of-pocket expenses that exceed the cash price.