Blood test, amylase
Facility: Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $89
- Cash Discount Price: $87
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.73x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 1373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1273%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Health | $6 | 93% |
| Aetna | $6 - $259 | 93% |
| Cigna | $6 | 93% |
| Kaiser | $6 | 93% |
| Humana | $6 | 93% |
| Medicare (plans) | $6 | 93% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $6 - $29 | 93% |
| Centura Employee Plan | $8 | 123% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $73 - $213 | 1127% |
| Wpaa | $78 - $226 | 1204% |
| Christian Health Aid | $89 - $259 | 1373% |
| Multiplan | $89 - $291 | 1373% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas | $100 - $291 | 1543% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For CPT code 82150, a blood test for amylase, the facility in Dodge City, Kansas, lists a cash median price of $87.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $13.70. While the facility's negotiated rates with major payers like UnitedHealthcare and Multiplan range from $73 to $291, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash price more advantageous if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds this amount. It is important to note that the facility's cash median is also lower than its own median negotiated rate of $89.00, suggesting that paying directly could result in immediate savings for those without active insurance coverage.
When reviewing your bill, always request a detailed itemized statement rather than accepting a summary invoice that obscures individual charges, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled codes or services not rendered. Additionally, while Medicare sets a benchmark of $6.48 for this service, commercial rates often reflect administrative costs and contract dynamics that can inflate the final price; however, the facility's cash rate remains well below the typical commercial markup seen in other payers. Before scheduling, verify your deductible status and ask specifically about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the total cost by 20% to 50% if paid upfront, ensuring you are not inadvertently agreeing to higher insurance-driven rates.