Blood test, amylase

For CPT code 82150, a blood test for amylase, the facility's cash price is $32.00, which is slightly lower than the state average of $35.00. While many insurance plans negotiate rates ranging from $8 to $35, these negotiated amounts often exceed the cash price due to administrative costs and contract structures. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the cash price of $32.00 directly, as this avoids the higher negotiated rates that insurers charge their members. To maximize savings, it is recommended to ask the hospital about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment options can further reduce the final bill.

This service is provided by Satanta District Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital in Kansas, and the facility's cash rate is notably lower than the national average for this procedure. Medicare reimburses for this code at $6.48, which serves as a benchmark for fair pricing; commercial rates are typically 200% to 300% of this amount, though the facility's negotiated rates here remain relatively close to the cash price. If you receive a bill that includes unexpected charges beyond the negotiated or cash amount, you may be subject to balance billing if you are out-of-network, though the No Surprises Act protects you from such bills for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities. Always request a detailed, itemized bill to verify that no services were unbundled or duplicated, ensuring you only pay for what was actually rendered.