Blood test, amylase
Facility: Lindsborg Community Hospital
Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82150
- Insurance Median: $88
- Cash Discount Price: $67
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.58x 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 1358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1258%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $25 | 386% |
| Tricare | $45 | 694% |
| Coventry Mcr Adv | $46 | 710% |
| Cigna | $82 | 1265% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $86 | 1327% |
| Coventry Comm-All Other Plans | $86 | 1327% |
| Phcs Preferred-All Plans | $89 | 1373% |
| Multiplan-All Plans | $89 | 1373% |
| Health Partners -All Plans | $91 | 1404% |
| Coventry Wc | $91 | 1404% |
| Wppa-All Plans | $91 | 1404% |
| Century Health-All Plans | $91 | 1404% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test code 82150 (Amylase) at Lindsborg Community Hospital, the cash price is $67.00, which is lower than the facility's median negotiated rate of $89.00 and the median paid rate of $89.00. This service is significantly more expensive than the state of Kansas average, which is $6.48. While commercial payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tricare negotiate rates as low as $25.00 and $45.00 respectively, these amounts are still higher than the cash price. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially beneficial to pay the cash price of $67.00 directly, as this avoids the administrative markup and higher negotiated rates that insurance companies charge.
To ensure you receive the most accurate pricing, always request an itemized bill before finalizing payment, as summary bills can obscure individual charges. If you choose to use insurance, remember that the negotiated rate of $89.00 includes administrative costs and does not necessarily reflect the true cost of care; fair pricing is typically defined as 120% to 150% of the Medicare benchmark of $6.48. Additionally, ask the hospital about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the total cost by 20% to 50% if you pay upfront, and verify your deductible status to understand your out-of-pocket responsibility before scheduling.