CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $58
  • Cash Discount Price: $91
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$58

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: $91 (1404%)
Insurance Median: $58 (895%)
Cash: $91 (1404% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $58 (895% 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 895% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 795%). 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 $18 - $170 278%
Ambetter / Centene $18 - $64 278%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $180 278%
Humana $18 - $161 278%
Tricare $18 - $64 278%
Triwest $18 - $64 278%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $64 278%
Veteran'S Affairs $18 - $64 278%
Healthlink $34 - $123 525%
First Health $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Clayco $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Evolutions $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Health Management Network $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Life Church $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Missouri State University $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Shinesolar $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Sumnerone $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Trailiner $42 - $151 648%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $42 - $151 648%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $42 - $151 648%
Phcs $42 - $161 648%
Cigna $45 - $160 694%
Mercy - Compresults $47 - $170 725%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $47 - $170 725%
Mercy - Novasys $47 - $170 725%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $47 - $170 725%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $47 - $170 725%
Right Choice-Alliance $50 - $180 772%
Right Choice-Regular $51 - $183 787%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals