CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $117
Cash Discount Price: $700
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $700. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 18.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$700

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$117

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$6.48

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6.48 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $700 (10802%)

Insurance Median: $117 (1806%)

Cash: $700 (10802% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $117 (1806% of 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 1806% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1706%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6	93%
Coventry Cares	$6	93%
Devoted Health	$6	93%
Humana	$6 - $201	93%
Molina	$6	93%
United	$6 - $327	93%
United Behavioral Health	$6	93%
United Va	$6	93%
Wellcare	$6 - $7	93%
Horizon Pace	$7	108%
Corvel	$108 - $117	1667%
Prime Health	$108 - $117	1667%
Signature Advantage	$128 - $138	1975%
Cigna	$198 - $214	3056%
Essence Healthcare	$303 - $327	4676%
Baptist Health Network	$363 - $393	5602%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky	$424 - $458	6543%
Occupational Mc Alliance	$538 - $582	8302%
Multiplan	$639 - $691	9861%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $700.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Frankfort Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.