CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Sanford Jackson Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Sanford Jackson Medical Center is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 North Highway, Jackson, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $60 (926%)
Insurance Median: $52 (802%)
Cash: $60 (926% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (802% 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 802% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 702%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $69 278%
Sanford Health Plan Align $24 370%
Ucare $25 - $66 386%
Wellmark Sd $25 386%
Aetna $26 - $65 401%
Health Partners $26 - $60 401%
Medicare (plans) $26 401%
Primewest $26 - $28 401%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $63 401%
Sanford Health Plan $40 - $47 617%
Security Health Plan $41 633%
Medica $66 - $71 1019%
Cigna $68 1049%
First Choice Health Network $68 1049%
Healthez $68 1049%
Multiplan $68 1049%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1430 North Highway, Jackson, MN 56143
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals