Amylase (enzyme) level
Medicare pricing data for 9,106 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.9x markup — hospitals charge $37.12 but Medicare allows only $6.33. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Amylase (enzyme) level (HCPCS code 82150) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.33, but hospitals typically charge $37.12 — a 5.9x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $6.33, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.27. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.33 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $6 | $20 | 3 | 41 | +0.3% |
| Montana | $6 | $37 | 11 | 86 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $6 | $31 | 28 | 600 | +0.3% |
| Vermont | $6 | $15 | 19 | 63 | +0.3% |
| West Virginia | $6 | $44 | 14 | 152 | +0.3% |
| Wyoming | $6 | $42 | 19 | 124 | +0.3% |
| California | $6 | $27 | 387 | 77,026 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $6 | $38 | 606 | 26,289 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $6 | $34 | 281 | 14,309 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $6 | $48 | 98 | 5,275 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $6 | $22 | 122 | 2,597 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $6 | $37 | 141 | 4,134 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $6 | $36 | 217 | 5,991 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $6 | $18 | 74 | 2,836 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $6 | $43 | 296 | 4,165 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $6 | $18 | 107 | 1,245 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $6 | $44 | 40 | 1,956 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $6 | $45 | 193 | 39,931 | +0.2% |
| New York | $6 | $50 | 751 | 28,555 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $6 | $41 | 486 | 25,833 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $6 | $33 | 57 | 2,873 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $6 | $27 | 97 | 501 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $6 | $26 | 230 | 3,085 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $6 | $8 | 184 | 714 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $6 | $42 | 213 | 8,785 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $6 | $48 | 68 | 1,532 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $6 | $47 | 212 | 5,374 | 0.0% |
| Maine | $6 | $22 | 44 | 272 | 0.0% |
| North Dakota | $6 | $29 | 20 | 878 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $6 | $42 | 201 | 9,290 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $6 | $33 | 72 | 4,275 | 0.0% |
| Rhode Island | $6 | $23 | 5 | 489 | 0.0% |
| South Carolina | $6 | $32 | 152 | 2,012 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $6 | $43 | 657 | 27,536 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $6 | $42 | 236 | 9,879 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $6 | $26 | 7 | 1,708 | -0.2% |
| Indiana | $6 | $29 | 70 | 850 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $6 | $23 | 99 | 1,018 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $6 | $17 | 137 | 1,218 | -0.3% |
| Connecticut | $6 | $30 | 105 | 441 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $6 | $24 | 218 | 1,562 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $6 | $26 | 147 | 1,542 | -0.5% |
| Mississippi | $6 | $30 | 207 | 2,177 | -0.5% |
| New Hampshire | $6 | $31 | 38 | 115 | -0.5% |
| Idaho | $6 | $32 | 30 | 189 | -0.6% |
| Tennessee | $6 | $29 | 837 | 10,203 | -0.6% |
| Minnesota | $6 | $42 | 250 | 2,225 | -1.1% |
| Arkansas | $6 | $19 | 247 | 2,339 | -1.1% |
| Alaska | $6 | $69 | 42 | 113 | -1.4% |
| District of Columbia | $6 | $20 | 7 | 195 | -1.6% |
| Washington | $6 | $39 | 209 | 3,781 | -2.1% |
| Wisconsin | $6 | $60 | 104 | 1,746 | -4.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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