Amylase test is a laboratory test. Prices are from 2267 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Tricare / VA | 463 |
$6 – $57 |
| Medicare | 596 |
$6 – $44 |
| Medicaid | 374 |
$4 – $37 |
| Independent Health | 50 |
$5 – $11 |
| Amerigroup | 181 |
$3 – $35 |
| Univera | 16 |
$5 – $10 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1616 |
$5 – $105 |
| Devoted Health | 259 |
$6 – $11 |
| Molina Healthcare | 596 |
$5 – $61 |
| AmeriHealth | 257 |
$6 – $42 |
| Humana | 1116 |
$6 – $91 |
| Geisinger | 68 |
$6 – $65 |
| Highmark | 130 |
$4 – $30 |
| Bright Health | 66 |
$6 – $144 |
| Anthem | 637 |
$5 – $61 |
| EmblemHealth | 75 |
$5 – $59 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 234 |
$6 – $143 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 102 |
$6 – $45 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 862 |
$6 – $137 |
| Oscar Health | 233 |
$6 – $54 |
| MVP Health Care | 84 |
$5 – $104 |
| Health Net | 324 |
$6 – $263 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1369 |
$6 – $104 |
| UCare | 65 |
$6 – $77 |
| SelectHealth | 47 |
$6 – $116 |
| Priority Health | 59 |
$5 – $88 |
| Cigna | 1257 |
$6 – $143 |
| Aetna | 1493 |
$6 – $135 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 53 |
$6 – $80 |
| HealthPartners | 276 |
$6 – $119 |
| Medica | 245 |
$7 – $120 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$6 – $95 |
| AvMed | 63 |
$7 – $431 |
| Coventry | 170 |
$6 – $188 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 72 |
$14 – $117 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 150 |
$9 – $203 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 913 |
$12 – $346 |
| Healthcare Highways | 51 |
$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
| State | Median 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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imran Haque, M.D. | Internal Medicine | High Point, NC | 2,264 |
| Joo-Hyung Lee, MD | Rheumatology | Orange, CA | 1,626 |
| Walter Szydlowski, MD | Internal Medicine | Brooksville, FL | 1,233 |
| Mason Weiss, M.D. | Interventional Cardiology | Inglewood, CA | 1,057 |
| Mark Gelfand, MD | Internal Medicine | Brooklyn, NY | 1,032 |
| Allan Kurtz, D.O. | Internal Medicine | Woodland Hills, CA | 1,001 |
| Anthony Bertelle, MD | Internal Medicine | Brooklyn, NY | 863 |
| John Scolamiero, MD | Internal Medicine | East Rutherford, NJ | 862 |
| Abraham Ishaaya, M.D. | Pulmonary Disease | Los Angeles, CA | 709 |
| Mark Hendrixson, MD | Medical Oncology | Crossville, TN | 549 |
| Mariusz Gadula, MD | Internal Medicine | Oak Lawn, IL | 542 |
| Mary Margaret Hurley, MD | Internal Medicine | Germantown, TN | 538 |
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?
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What does Medicare pay for Amylase test?
Why do Amylase test prices vary between hospitals?
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