Blood test, amylase
Facility: Goodland Regional Medical Center
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $57
- Cash Discount Price: $57
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.80x 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 880% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 780%). 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 | 386% |
| Wppa | $54 - $57 | 833% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $57 | 880% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test code 82150 (Amylase) at Goodland Regional Medical Center, the cash median price is $57.00, which is slightly lower than the facility's negotiated rates of $57.00 to $57.00 for Wppa and UnitedHealthcare. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Goodland, KS, with a government-local ownership structure, the cash price remains competitive relative to the state average. Patients with high-deductible plans may find paying the $57.00 cash median directly more cost-effective than using insurance, as the negotiated rates for in-network payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield ($25) and Wppa ($54–$57) often exceed the cash price due to administrative overheads. It is advisable to confirm with the hospital whether "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can further reduce the final amount owed.
When evaluating the cost against federal benchmarks, the Medicare amount for this service is $6.48, which serves as the objective baseline for fair pricing. The facility's cash rate of $57.00 represents a significant markup over the Medicare benchmark, illustrating the common pricing dynamic where commercial rates can range from 200% to 300% of the Medicare rate. To ensure you are not overpaying, request a full itemized billing audit to verify that all charges align with the CPT code and that no unbundled services or errors exist in the statement. Given that over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, reviewing the line-by-line details before payment is the most