CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Alaska Regional Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $31 (478%)
Insurance Median: $8 (123%)
Cash: $31 (478% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (123% 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.

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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
Moda Health $2 - $81 31%
Union Coalition $2 - $51 31%
Union Coalition Cement Masons $2 - $53 31%
United $2 - $130 31%
Cigna $3 - $93 46%
Geha Ppo Usa $3 - $151 46%
Multiplan $3 - $160 46%
Premerafirst $3 - $85 46%
Bering Strait School District $4 - $129 62%
Coventry Healthcare $4 - $108 62%
First Health $4 - $120 62%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust $4 - $129 62%
Risk & Benefit Management $4 - $129 62%
Banner Health $5 - $138 77%
Matanuska Telephone $5 - $138 77%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $6 93%
Veteran'S Administration $6 93%
Veterans Evaluation Services $8 123%
Aetna $28 - $64 432%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals