CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 9.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

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: $62 (957%)
Insurance Median: $60 (926%)
Cash: $62 (957% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (926% 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 926% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 826%). 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 $6 - $83 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $98 93%
Humana $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $7 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $64 93%
Alliance_Premier_Network $49 756%
Mercycare $51 787%
Triology $53 - $63 818%
Security_Health_Plan $56 - $65 864%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $57 - $79 880%
Alliance $58 895%
Hfn $59 - $79 910%
United_Healthcare $59 - $87 910%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $60 926%
Beloit_Health_System $60 926%
Cigna $62 957%
Health_Partners_Insurance $63 972%
Health_Payment_Systems $63 972%
Dean_Health_Plan $66 1019%
Medical_Associates $68 1049%
Wps $71 - $79 1096%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $72 1111%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $79 1219%
Chorus_Community $82 1265%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $82 1265%
Multiplan $82 - $95 1265%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $82 1265%
Coventry $88 1358%
Dean_Care $88 1358%
Healthsmart $91 1404%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals