CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Ascension St Francis Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Ascension St Francis Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3237 S 16Th St, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $44 (679%)
Insurance Median: $9 (139%)
Cash: $44 (679% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (139% 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.

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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
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Veterans Administration $6 93%
Sehn $7 108%
Centivo Nw1 $8 123%
Centivo Nw2 $8 123%
Centivo Nw3 $8 123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $15 139%
Smart Health $9 139%
United Behavioral Health $9 139%
UnitedHealthcare $9 139%
Network Health $11 170%
Cchp $13 201%
Alliance $15 231%
Wps $30 463%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3237 S 16Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals