CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Lakewood Health System

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Lakewood Health System is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 9.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 49725 County Road 83, Staples, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $78 (1204%)

Insurance Median: $59 (910%)

Cash: $78 (1204% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (910% 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 910% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 810%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $107	617%
Humana	$42 - $59	648%
Medica Msho/Mcr Adv	$42 - $58	648%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $130	648%
Ucare Mcr Adv	$43 - $60	664%
Ucare Msho/Special Needs	$43 - $60	664%
Ucare Individual/Family - All Other Plans	$48 - $67	741%
Medica Choice Care	$51 - $71	787%
Medica Choice/Focus/Ifb/Mhps - All Other Plans	$93 - $131	1435%
Health Partners - All Plans	$98 - $137	1512%
Preferred One Hmo	$99 - $139	1528%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans	$99 - $139	1528%

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 $78.
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 Lakewood Health System 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.