Blood test, amylase
Facility: Kiowa County Memorial Hospital
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $71
- Cash Discount Price: $68
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.96x 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 1096% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 996%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $25 - $71 | 386% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $64 - $80 | 988% |
| Health Partners Of Ks-All Plans | $70 | 1080% |
| Humana | $71 | 1096% |
| Aetna | $71 | 1096% |
| Medica Prime Mcare Cost-All Plans | $71 | 1096% |
| Celtic Comml Exchange-All Other Plans | $71 | 1096% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $80 | 1235% |
| Providrs Care/Wppa-All Plans | $120 | 1852% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82150 (Blood test, amylase) at Kiowa County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, KS, the facility's cash median price is $68.00, which is lower than the state average of $71.00. While most major payers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare, have negotiated rates ranging from $64 to $80, patients with high-deductible plans might find paying the cash price directly more cost-effective, as the cash rate is already below the insurer's allowed amount. It is important to note that while Medicaid/KanCare and Medicaid/All Plans have a fixed rate of $80.00, other commercial plans show significant variation, with some plans like Celtic Community Exchange and Medica Prime Mcare Cost-All Plans also settling at $71.00.
To ensure you receive the best possible rate, you should explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling your visit, as these upfront payment incentives can reduce the final bill. Additionally, if you receive a bill that includes services from out-of-network providers, such as specific lab tests or ancillary services, you may be subject to balance billing for the difference between the provider's full charge and your insurance's allowed amount. However, under the No Surprises Act, you are protected from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities, and you should dispute any unexpected bills in writing rather than paying immediately. Finally, always request a full itemized bill before agreeing to any payment plan, as summary bills often hide unbundled charges or services not rendered, which can significantly inflate