Amylase test Cost by Hospital

Amylase test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2209 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$61median cash price · 2209 hospitals, 52 statestypically $16–$185 depending on the hospital
≈ 9.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$102
Cash / self-pay
$61
Insurer-negotiated
$15
Medicare pays
$6
$16$185
Median cash $61  ·  Medicare $6  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $61 — about 9.4× the Medicare rate ($6). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($13).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $102 list price could save about $41 (40%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Doctors Medical Center Modesto, CA $9 — ★ 1/5 223 min 16.0%
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Palm Beach Gardens, FL $9 — ★ 2/5 144 min 15.9%
Banner Payson Medical Center Payson, AZ $9 $23 ★ 4/5 143 min 14.4%
CHI St Joseph Health Regional Hospital Bryan, TX $9 $7 ★ 2/5 158 min 14.9%
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center Cumberland, MD $10 $16 ★ 4/5 239 min 13.6%
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $10 $7 — — —
Banner Churchill Community Hospital Fallon, NV $10 $48 ★ 2/5 124 min 15.6%
St Anthony Community Hospital Warwick, NY $10 $50 ★ 4/5 161 min 14.9%
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $10 $39 — — 16.0%
Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai Ojai, CA $10 $9 — 110 min 15.0%
UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital San Francisco, CA $10 $8 ★ 3/5 140 min 14.7%
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME $10 $24 — 130 min 14.6%
Hendricks Community Hospital Hendricks, MN $10 — — 111 min —
Western Missouri Medical Center Warrensburg, MO $10 — ★ 4/5 147 min 14.6%
Oklahoma Spine Hospital Oklahoma City, OK $10 $6 — 110 min 13.1%
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $10 $9 ★ 4/5 168 min 16.2%
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $10 $7 ★ 3/5 250 min 15.3%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $10 $6 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $10 $6 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
Memorial Hospital of Gardena Gardena, CA $10 $7 ★ 1/5 132 min 16.3%
CHI Oakes Hospital Oakes, ND $10 $19 — 108 min 15.0%
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $10 $15 — — 15.3%
Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY $11 $7 ★ 3/5 197 min 15.3%
Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY $11 $7 ★ 3/5 230 min 14.4%
Legacy Silverton Medical Center Silverton, OR $11 — — 140 min 14.7%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Amylase test

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $61; Medicare pays $6.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Tricare / VA 457
$6
$6 – $57
Medicare 585
$6
$6 – $44
Medicaid 362
$6
$4 – $37
EmblemHealth 62
$6
$5 – $51
Amerigroup 176
$7
$3 – $35
Independent Health 49
$7
$5 – $15
Univera 16
$7
$5 – $10
UnitedHealthcare 1555
$7
$5 – $108
Devoted Health 242
$7
$6 – $12
AmeriHealth 243
$7
$6 – $43
Molina Healthcare 565
$7
$5 – $64
Geisinger 68
$7
$6 – $65
Humana 1074
$7
$6 – $92
Anthem 594
$7
$5 – $61
Highmark 127
$7
$4 – $30
Bright Health 65
$8
$6 – $153
Kaiser Permanente 232
$9
$6 – $143
UPMC Health Plan 87
$9
$6 – $51
Centene / Ambetter 838
$10
$6 – $137
MVP Health Care 83
$11
$5 – $107
Oscar Health 208
$11
$6 – $65
Health Net 319
$13
$6 – $268
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1350
$13
$6 – $104
UCare 60
$13
$6 – $78
SelectHealth 47
$15
$6 – $116
Priority Health 59
$17
$5 – $88
Cigna 1203
$19
$6 – $143
Aetna 1439
$20
$6 – $137
HealthPartners 268
$27
$6 – $119
Harvard Pilgrim 53
$27
$6 – $80
Medica 242
$34
$7 – $120
Security Health Plan 51
$41
$6 – $97
Sanford Health Plan 70
$51
$13 – $117
Coventry 162
$51
$6 – $192
AvMed 59
$53
$7 – $439
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 149
$64
$9 – $204
MultiPlan / PHCS network 873
$76
$12 – $348
Healthcare Highways 51
$121
$29 – $292

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$16
Maryland$17
New Jersey$19
Rhode Island$24
Tennessee$30
Arkansas$38

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXBaltimore, MDNew York, NYCincinnati, OHOklahoma City, OKSacramento, CABaton Rouge, LABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCDallas, TXLos Angeles, CAMilwaukee, WINew Orleans, LASaint Louis, MOAlbuquerque, NMBirmingham, ALFort Worth, TXHouston, TXOmaha, NERochester, NYSan Diego, CA

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 2209 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $61, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $102, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $15, a Medicare rate of about $6. Most cash prices fall between $16 and $185 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Amylase test cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2209 US hospitals is $61. Most hospitals fall between $16 and $185. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Amylase test?
Medicare pays about $6. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Amylase test prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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