CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $121
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Columbus Community Hospital is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 18.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$121

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: $95 (1466%)
Insurance Median: $121 (1867%)
Cash: $95 (1466% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $121 (1867% 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 1867% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1767%). 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
Dean Health Plan $6 - $56 93%
My Choice Wisconsin $6 - $8 93%
Quartz $6 - $121 93%
Security Health Plan $6 - $137 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $153 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $142 123%
Icare $8 - $53 123%
Alliance $18 278%
Cigna $97 - $110 1497%
Health Payment Systems $122 - $138 1883%
Trilogy $133 - $151 2052%
Wps $136 - $155 2099%
Healtheos $141 - $171 2176%
First Health $143 - $162 2207%
Humana $146 - $166 2253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI 53925
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals