Amylase test Cost by Hospital

Amylase test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2267 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$61median cash price · 2267 hospitals, 52 statestypically $16–$185 depending on the hospital
≈ 9.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$101
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 $101 list price could save about $40 (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 — ★ 1/5 221 min —
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Palm Beach Gardens, FL $9 — ★ 2/5 138 min —
Banner Payson Medical Center Payson, AZ $9 $23 ★ 4/5 142 min —
CHI St Joseph Health Regional Hospital Bryan, TX $9 $7 ★ 2/5 158 min —
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center Cumberland, MD $10 $16 ★ 4/5 235 min —
Hospital General De Castaner Castaner, PR $10 $7 — — —
Banner Churchill Community Hospital Fallon, NV $10 $48 ★ 2/5 124 min —
St Anthony Community Hospital Warwick, NY $10 $50 ★ 4/5 162 min —
Surgical Institute of Reading Wyomissing, PA $10 $39 — — —
Community Memorial Hospital-Ojai Ojai, CA $10 $9 — 114 min —
UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital San Francisco, CA $10 $8 ★ 3/5 138 min —
Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor, ME $10 $24 — 130 min —
Hendricks Community Hospital Hendricks, MN $10 — — 115 min —
Western Missouri Medical Center Warrensburg, MO $10 — ★ 4/5 140 min —
Oklahoma Spine Hospital Oklahoma City, OK $10 $6 — 112 min —
Ochsner Medical Center Acute New Orleans, LA $10 $9 ★ 4/5 174 min —
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Camp Hill, PA $10 $7 ★ 3/5 252 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $10 $6 ★ 2/5 247 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $10 $6 ★ 2/5 127 min —
Memorial Hospital of Gardena Gardena, CA $10 $7 ★ 1/5 138 min —
CHI Oakes Hospital Oakes, ND $10 $19 — 107 min —
Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD $10 $15 — — —
Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY $11 $7 ★ 3/5 203 min —
Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY $11 $7 ★ 3/5 236 min —
Legacy Silverton Medical Center Silverton, OR $11 — — 142 min —

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 October 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 463
$6
$6 – $57
Medicare 596
$6
$6 – $44
Medicaid 374
$6
$4 – $37
Independent Health 50
$6
$5 – $11
Amerigroup 181
$7
$3 – $35
Univera 16
$7
$5 – $10
UnitedHealthcare 1616
$7
$5 – $105
Devoted Health 259
$7
$6 – $11
Molina Healthcare 596
$7
$5 – $61
AmeriHealth 257
$7
$6 – $42
Humana 1116
$7
$6 – $91
Geisinger 68
$7
$6 – $65
Highmark 130
$7
$4 – $30
Bright Health 66
$8
$6 – $144
Anthem 637
$8
$5 – $61
EmblemHealth 75
$8
$5 – $59
Kaiser Permanente 234
$9
$6 – $143
UPMC Health Plan 102
$10
$6 – $45
Centene / Ambetter 862
$10
$6 – $137
Oscar Health 233
$11
$6 – $54
MVP Health Care 84
$11
$5 – $104
Health Net 324
$13
$6 – $263
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1369
$13
$6 – $104
UCare 65
$15
$6 – $77
SelectHealth 47
$15
$6 – $116
Priority Health 59
$17
$5 – $88
Cigna 1257
$19
$6 – $143
Aetna 1493
$19
$6 – $135
Harvard Pilgrim 53
$27
$6 – $80
HealthPartners 276
$30
$6 – $119
Medica 245
$35
$7 – $120
Security Health Plan 54
$39
$6 – $95
AvMed 63
$50
$7 – $431
Coventry 170
$51
$6 – $188
Sanford Health Plan 72
$53
$14 – $117
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 150
$64
$9 – $203
MultiPlan / PHCS network 913
$75
$12 – $346
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
Maryland$17
New Jersey$19
Rhode Island$24
Tennessee$25
Puerto Rico$27
New York$30

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Imran Haque, M.D.Internal MedicineHigh Point, NC2,264
Joo-Hyung Lee, MDRheumatologyOrange, CA1,626
Walter Szydlowski, MDInternal MedicineBrooksville, FL1,233
Mason Weiss, M.D.Interventional CardiologyInglewood, CA1,057
Mark Gelfand, MDInternal MedicineBrooklyn, NY1,032
Allan Kurtz, D.O.Internal MedicineWoodland Hills, CA1,001
Anthony Bertelle, MDInternal MedicineBrooklyn, NY863
John Scolamiero, MDInternal MedicineEast Rutherford, NJ862
Abraham Ishaaya, M.D.Pulmonary DiseaseLos Angeles, CA709
Mark Hendrixson, MDMedical OncologyCrossville, TN549
Mariusz Gadula, MDInternal MedicineOak Lawn, IL542
Mary Margaret Hurley, MDInternal MedicineGermantown, TN538

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Does Medicare cover Amylase test?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Amylase test. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $6. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $1 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2267 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $61, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $101, 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 2267 US hospitals is $61. Most hospitals fall between $16 and $185. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Amylase test?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $6). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
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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