Blood test, amylase
Facility: Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $48
- Cash Discount Price: $24
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.41x 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 741% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 641%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Centura Employee Plan | $8 | 123% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $17 - $56 | 262% |
| Medicare (plans) | $17 - $21 | 262% |
| Kansas Health | $17 - $21 | 262% |
| Humana | $17 - $21 | 262% |
| Aetna | $17 - $54 | 262% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $33 | 509% |
| Multiplan | $48 - $62 | 741% |
| Wppa | $51 - $64 | 787% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $51 - $63 | 787% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood test procedure at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas, the facility's cash median price is $24.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $48.00. While the hospital's negotiated rates for various payers range from $8 to $64, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash price more advantageous if their insurance allows a higher allowed amount than the cash rate. It is important to note that the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with a voluntary non-profit ownership structure, and patients should explicitly ask about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling to potentially reduce the final cost further.
The Medicare benchmark for this service is $6.48, which serves as a baseline for evaluating the facility's pricing markup. The facility's cash rate of $24.00 is 7.4 times the Medicare amount, reflecting the standard administrative and operational costs associated with commercial billing. Although the hospital's negotiated rates vary widely among the ten payer plans listed, the cash price remains the most transparent and potentially lowest option for those without insurance or with high out-of-pocket maximums. Consumers are advised to request an itemized bill to verify that no unbundled codes or services not rendered have inflated the total charge.