Blood test, amylase
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $3
- Cash Discount Price: $3
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.46x 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Partners | $1 - $6 | 15% |
| Cigna | $1 - $6 | 15% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1 - $6 | 15% |
| Aetna | $1 - $6 | 15% |
| Wellcare | $3 | 46% |
| Humana | $3 | 46% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $3 - $6 | 46% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $3 | 46% |
| Celtic Insurance Company | $3 | 46% |
| Healthy Blue | $6 | 93% |
| Triwest | $7 | 108% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82150 (Blood test, amylase) at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kansas, the cash median price is $3.00, which is 25% lower than the Medicare benchmark of $6.48. This facility, a Critical Access Hospital, reports a median negotiated rate of $3.00 across its payers, including Health Partners, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. While commercial negotiated rates often average 200% to 300% of Medicare, this specific service shows a negotiated rate that aligns closely with the cash price, suggesting a favorable pricing structure for in-network members. However, patients should verify their specific plan's deductible status, as high negotiated rates can still result in significant out-of-pocket costs if the patient has not yet met their annual deductible threshold.
Patients should be aware that while the facility offers a cash median of $3.00, the actual amount paid may vary based on individual insurance contracts and payment timing. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% for upfront payments. Additionally, since the No Surprises Act prohibits balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, patients can rest assured that they will not be billed for the difference between the chargemaster and the insurance allowed amount for this service. Always request a full itemized bill before finalizing payment to ensure all charges are accurate and to identify any potential errors that could be disputed.