Blood test, amylase
Facility: Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $6
- Cash Discount Price: $47
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Providrs Care Network | $6 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $6 | 93% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $6 - $8 | 93% |
| United Mine Workers Of America | $6 | 93% |
| Aetna | $6 - $8 | 93% |
| Humana | $6 | 93% |
| Lantern Specialty Care | $10 | 154% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82150 (Blood test, amylase) at Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc in Wichita, the cash median price is $47.00, which is lower than the facility's gross charge of $73.00. While the facility is a Physician-owned Acute Care Hospital in Kansas, the data provided does not include specific county or state average figures for this procedure, so a direct comparison to regional pricing benchmarks cannot be made. However, patients should be aware that cash-pay rates can sometimes be more affordable than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurer's allowed amount might exceed the cash price. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to confirm if they offer "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the final cost.
Insurance data indicates that seven payers, including UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, have negotiated rates for this service, though the specific negotiated amounts are not disclosed in this report. Under the No Surprises Act, patients are protected from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, but it remains crucial to request a full itemized bill before paying to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients should verify that their statement aligns with the actual services received and dispute any discrepancies in writing. Additionally, while Medicare sets a benchmark rate of $6.48 for this code, commercial rates often differ due to contract dynamics, and patients should avoid using the hospital's inflated chargemaster list as a benchmark for savings.