CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $66
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Marshfield Medical Center - Minocqua is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 10.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9576 Highway 70, Minocqua, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$66

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: $67 (1034%)

Insurance Median: $66 (1019%)

Cash: $67 (1034% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $66 (1019% 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 1019% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 919%). 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
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 - $83	108%
Managed Health Services	$7	108%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$7	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $76	355%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$34 - $46	525%
Amish/Mennonite	$38 - $51	586%
Sanford Health Plan	$38 - $51	586%
The Alliance	$46 - $340	710%
Besse Forest Products	$59 - $79	910%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$59 - $79	910%
Rice Lake School District	$59 - $79	910%
Wps Health Insurance	$61 - $90	941%
Medica Of Wi	$64 - $88	988%
Cigna	$65 - $87	1003%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$65 - $88	1003%
Corvel	$66 - $88	1019%
Coventry	$66 - $89	1019%
First Health	$66 - $88	1019%
Health Partners	$66 - $88	1019%
Health Smart	$66 - $89	1019%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$66 - $88	1019%
Trilogy	$66 - $89	1019%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$67 - $90	1034%

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 $67.
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 - Minocqua 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.