CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: St Francis Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $26
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at St Francis Regional Medical Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 5.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1455 St Francis Avenue, Shakopee, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $26 (401%)

Insurance Median: $33 (509%)

Cash: $26 (401% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (509% 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 509% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 409%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$4 - $16	62%
Aetna	$6 - $47	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $69	108%
Medica	$7 - $61	108%
Scha Msho (S)	$7	108%
South Country Health Alliance	$7	108%
Health Partners	$8 - $23	123%
Medica Health System	$11 - $64	170%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $55	231%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$17 - $61	262%
Medica Mhps	$17 - $61	262%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$18 - $67	278%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$18 - $67	278%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$22 - $80	340%
Cigna	$24 - $27	370%

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 $26.
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 St Francis 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.