CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Chippewa County Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Chippewa County Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 7.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 824 North 11Th Street, Montevideo, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $70 (1080%)
Insurance Median: $46 (710%)
Cash: $70 (1080% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (710% 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 710% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 610%). 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
Health Partners Mcr $44 679%
Medica Mcr Adv $44 679%
Medica Mcr Cost/Select $44 679%
Ucare Mcr Select $44 679%
Ucare Mcr Adv $46 710%
Ucare Msho $46 710%
Ucare Non-Dual $46 710%
Medica Mcaid $50 772%
Ucare Ifp - All Other Plans $51 787%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $75 1157%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans $94 1451%
Health Partners Comm - All Other Plans $96 1481%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 824 North 11Th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals