CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Shirley Ryan Abilitylab

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $103
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Shirley Ryan Abilitylab is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 20.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

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: $103 (1590%)

Insurance Median: $131 (2022%)

Cash: $103 (1590% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (2022% 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 2022% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1922%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Uic Physician Group-Campuscare	$72 - $112	1111%
Personalcare Insurance of Il/Firsthealth Grp Corp/Coventryhealth and Life Insurance Co	$77 - $190	1188%
State of Illinois	$77 - $119	1188%
Affordable Health Care Concepts	$87 - $134	1343%
University of Chicago Practice Plan	$94 - $145	1451%
Health Care Services Corporation DBA Managed Care Network Preferred	$99 - $152	1528%
Gallagher Benefit Administrators	$109 - $167	1682%
Unicare Life and Health Insurance	$113 - $174	1744%
Resurrection Health Care Preferred	$116 - $178	1790%
Private Healthcare Systems	$116 - $178	1790%
Uic Physician Group	$117 - $181	1806%
Cofinity Aka Ppom	$123 - $190	1898%
Health Payors Organization	$123 - $190	1898%
Healthnetwork	$128 - $196	1975%
Hfn	$130 - $201	2006%

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 $103.
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 Shirley Ryan Abilitylab 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.