CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University of Missouri Health Care is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $29 (448%)
Insurance Median: $19 (293%)
Cash: $29 (448% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (293% 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 293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 193%). 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
Healthy Blue $9 139%
Home State $9 139%
United Community $9 139%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $11 139%
Medica With Mu Health $11 170%
Coventry Health Plan $12 185%
Aetna $13 - $38 201%
Immergun $17 262%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 309%
Healthlink $28 432%
Coventry Health Plan National $37 571%
Mercy $37 571%
Cox Health Network $39 602%
Cigna $42 648%
Multiplan $43 664%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals