CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 7.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $77 (1188%)
Insurance Median: $48 (741%)
Cash: $77 (1188% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (741% 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 741% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 641%). 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
Ne Total Care Comm Exch Op/Profee Only $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $91 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $91 370%
Medicaid / KanCare $45 - $48 694%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Other Plans $45 694%
Tricare $48 741%
Humana $49 - $86 756%
Medica Mcr Adv $51 787%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans $87 1343%
Multiplan (Phcs)-All Plans $94 1451%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE 68008
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals