CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5325 Faraon Street, Saint Joseph, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $102 (1574%)
Insurance Median: $30 (463%)
Cash: $102 (1574% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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
Aetna $6 - $99 93%
Amerigroup Of Iowa $6 - $9 93%
Iowa Total Care $6 - $9 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 93%
Molina Of Iowa $6 - $9 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $169 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $104 108%
Centurion $10 - $84 154%
Geha Shared Services $12 - $97 185%
Ambetter / Centene $13 201%
Cigna $13 - $106 201%
Freedom Select Healthlink $13 - $103 201%
Healthlink Open Access $13 - $103 201%
Preferred Health Professional $13 - $103 201%
Sisco $13 - $103 201%
Multiplan $30 - $108 463%
Home State Of Missouri $174 2685%
Healthy Blue Of Missouri $214 3302%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5325 Faraon Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals