Blood test, amylase
Facility: Menorah Medical Center
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $105
- Cash Discount Price: $467
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.20x 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 1620% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1520%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $3 - $468 | 46% |
| Amerigroup | $6 | 93% |
| Humana | $6 - $16 | 93% |
| Home State Health Plan | $6 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $6 - $263 | 93% |
| Aetna | $6 - $298 | 93% |
| Devoted Health | $6 | 93% |
| Coventry | $6 - $235 | 93% |
| United | $6 - $263 | 93% |
| Pyramid Life | $7 | 108% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $7 | 108% |
| Wellcare | $7 | 108% |
| Triwest Health Alliance | $7 | 108% |
| Unicare | $7 | 108% |
| Healthyblue | $7 | 108% |
| Celtic | $7 | 108% |
| Oscar | $10 | 154% |
| Multiplan | $11 - $433 | 170% |
| Oha Network | $14 - $292 | 216% |
| Corvel Corporation | $14 - $380 | 216% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $15 - $109 | 231% |
| Nhc Advantage | $16 - $111 | 247% |
| Wppa Providrs Care Network | $17 - $117 | 262% |
| Universal Healthcare | $29 - $205 | 448% |
| Coventry Kc Mo | $34 - $240 | 525% |
| College Park Family Care Center | $36 - $251 | 556% |
| Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc | $62 - $438 | 957% |
| Cco, Inc. | $62 - $438 | 957% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test code 82150 (amylase) at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS, the cash price is $467.00. This cash rate is significantly higher than the state average, which is $6.48, and also exceeds the Medicare benchmark of $6.48 by 16.2%. While commercial insurance plans negotiate rates that act as a ceiling to protect members, these negotiated amounts often include administrative overhead and can still result in higher out-of-pocket costs for patients who have not yet met their deductibles. For instance, the highest negotiated rate found among in-network payers is $438, which remains well above the Medicare baseline. Patients should be aware that assuming an in-network plan automatically offers the lowest price is a common pitfall, as some commercial contracts may still result in higher allowed amounts than the direct cash price.
To potentially lower costs, patients should verify if "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can bypass costly insurance billing cycles and administrative fees. It is crucial to request a waiver of insurance submission if you intend to pay cash directly, as automatic claims processing can void any agreed-upon cash discount. Additionally, if you do use insurance, ensure you understand your deductible status, as paying a negotiated rate before meeting your deductible can lead to unexpected financial strain. Finally, if you receive a bill, always demand a full itemized statement rather than accepting a summary invoice, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through a formal written audit dispute.