Blood test, amylase
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, 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% |
| Smarthealth | $6 - $9 | 93% |
| Via Christi Research | $6 | 93% |
| Humana | $6 | 93% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $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 this blood amylase test, the facility's negotiated rates with major payers like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna range from $11 to $26, which is notably higher than the national average for this procedure. While commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overhead that inflates these prices, the Medicare benchmark of $6.48 provides a clearer view of the true cost of care. In many cases, paying cash directly can result in lower out-of-pocket expenses, especially for patients with high-deductible plans where the insurance negotiated rate might exceed the cash price. We recommend contacting the hospital immediately to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can significantly reduce the final amount owed.
Patients should be aware that commercial rates are not always the lowest available option and that summary bills may obscure individual charges. To ensure you are not overcharged, request a full itemized bill that breaks down every CPT code and service rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled charges or services not received. If you receive a balance bill for out-of-network ancillary services at an in-network facility, you may be protected under the No Surprises Act, which bans surprise billing for emergency and non-emergency care. Always verify your deductible status before scheduling and dispute any unexpected charges in writing to protect your rights.