Blood test, amylase
Facility: Osborne County Memorial Hospital
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $42
- Cash Discount Price: $39
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.48x 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 648% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 548%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $35 | 540% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $40 | 617% |
| Wppa | $44 | 679% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $45 | 694% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82150 (Blood test, amylase) at Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS, the cash median price is $39.00, which is $6.50 lower than the Medicare benchmark of $6.48. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government, the negotiated rates for in-network payers range from $35.00 to $45.00, with UnitedHealthcare and Health Partners Of Kansas both settling at $35.00. Because the cash price is already below the Medicare rate, patients with high-deductible plans or those without insurance may find paying out-of-pocket at $39.00 to be the most cost-effective option, as the insurance negotiated rates exceed the cash price. It is important to verify your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as some commercial contracts may result in higher out-of-pocket costs than the cash rate.
To ensure you are not overcharged, always request a full itemized bill before paying, as summary invoices can obscure individual line items and potential errors. If you receive a balance bill for the difference between the provider's chargemaster and your insurance allowed amount, remember that the No Surprises Act generally protects you from these surprise bills for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities. Additionally, ask the hospital about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce your bill by 20% to 50% if you pay in full upfront, bypassing the administrative costs associated with insurance claims processing. Given that over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, obtaining a detailed, CPT-coded statement is the most effective way