Blood test, amylase
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $70
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.80x 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 1080% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 980%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Care Health Plan Of | $70 | 1080% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood test, amylase, the facility's negotiated rate of $70.00 matches the single payer's maximum payment exactly, meaning there is no room for further reduction through standard insurance contracts. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Lakin, KS, with government ownership, the cash price is not listed in the data, so patients cannot yet determine if paying out-of-pocket would be cheaper. However, it is important to note that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and contract premiums that can inflate the price by 20% to 40% above the true cost of care. If you have a high-deductible plan, you should verify whether your specific deductible has been met before relying on insurance, as you may be responsible for the full negotiated amount if you haven't reached your threshold.
To ensure you are getting the best possible price, we recommend contacting the hospital directly to ask about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% for upfront payment. Since the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, you can safely request a waiver of insurance submission if you choose to pay cash without using your plan. Additionally, if you receive an itemized bill later, review it carefully to ensure no services were unbundled or charged for items that were never rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through a formal written audit.