CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Stevens Community Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Stevens Community Medical Center Inc is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East First Street, Morris, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$54

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: $94 (1451%)

Insurance Median: $54 (833%)

Cash: $94 (1451% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $54 (833% 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 833% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 733%). 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

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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	$8 - $102	123%
Humana	$11 - $62	170%
Medica Mcr Adv Mayo	$11 - $62	170%
Triwest - All Plans	$11 - $62	170%
Medica Mcaid Mn Care	$12 - $70	185%
Medica Ifb	$19 - $109	293%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $127	340%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$23 - $129	355%

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 $94.
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 Stevens Community Medical Center Inc 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.