Blood test, amylase
Facility: Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $50
- Cash Discount Price: $117
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.72x 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 772% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 672%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $6 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $28 - $50 | 432% |
| Tricare | $48 | 741% |
| Va_Ccn | $50 | 772% |
| Medicare (plans) | $50 | 772% |
| Aetna | $50 | 772% |
| Medadv_Allwell | $50 | 772% |
| Humana | $50 | 772% |
| Medadv_Uhc | $50 | 772% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $53 | 818% |
| United | $130 | 2006% |
| Wppa_Providrscare | $130 | 2006% |
| Coventry | $149 | 2299% |
| Cigna | $149 | 2299% |
| Hpk | $149 | 2299% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test, amylase (CPT 82150) at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS, the facility's cash median rate is $117.00, while the median negotiated rate across 15 payers is $50.00. This service is provided by a Critical Access Hospital with government-local ownership, and the facility's rating is 1. The data indicates that for patients with high-deductible plans, paying cash upfront may be more cost-effective than using insurance, as the negotiated rates paid by insurers often exceed the cash price. However, patients should verify with the hospital for potential "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the final bill by offering immediate liquidity incentives that bypass standard claims processing fees.
When comparing pricing benchmarks, the Medicare amount for this procedure is $6.48, and the facility's cash rate is 7.7 times higher than the Medicare benchmark. While commercial negotiated rates vary by payer—from $6 for Medicaid/KanCare to $149 for United, Coventry, Cigna, Hpk, and others—these figures reflect the administrative costs and contract dynamics inherent in insurance billing. To ensure you are not overcharged, it is advisable to request a full itemized billing audit before payment, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled codes or services not rendered. Additionally, if you encounter a balance bill for out-of-network ancillary services, you may be protected under the No Surprises Act, which bans balance billing for emergency and non-emergency care at in-network facilities.