CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $79
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Marshfield Medical Center is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 11.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $79 (1219%)

Insurance Median: $77 (1188%)

Cash: $79 (1219% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (1188% 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 1188% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1088%). 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
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$6 - $45	93%
Veteran'S Administration (Va Ccn)	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $40	108%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$7 - $85	108%
Managed Health Services	$7	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$23	355%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$40 - $46	617%
Amish/Mennonite	$45 - $51	694%
Sanford Health Plan	$45 - $51	694%
The Alliance	$56 - $77	864%
Besse Forest Products	$69 - $79	1065%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$69 - $79	1065%
Rice Lake School District	$69 - $79	1065%
Wps Health Insurance	$71 - $89	1096%
Trilogy	$73 - $89	1127%
Medica Of Wi	$75 - $88	1157%
Cigna	$76 - $87	1173%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$76 - $88	1173%
Corvel	$77 - $88	1188%
First Health	$77 - $88	1188%
Health Partners	$77 - $88	1188%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$77 - $88	1188%
Coventry	$78 - $89	1204%
Health Smart	$78 - $89	1204%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$79 - $90	1219%

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 $79.
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 Marshfield Medical Center 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.