CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Alameda Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $6
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Alameda Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2070 Clinton Avenue, Alameda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $111 (1713%)

Insurance Median: $6 (93%)

Cash: $111 (1713% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6 (93% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$6 - $25	93%
Alameda Alliance Commercial Alternate [4801]	$6	93%
Alameda Alliance Mgd Mcal Alternate [2801]	$6	93%
Alameda Alliance Non-Verified [1002303]	$6	93%
Alameda Alliance [1002106]	$6	93%
Alameda Alliance [1002206]	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $138	93%
Brown Toland Medical Group Alternate [1049301]	$6	93%
Brown Toland Medical Group [1049001]	$6	93%
Brown Toland Mgd Mcr Alternate [1802]	$6	93%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Managed Care [1026106]	$6	93%
Mc Alameda Alliance Capitation [1002103]	$6	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6	93%
Cigna	$26	401%
Health Net [1022001]	$32	494%
UnitedHealthcare	$80 - $106	1235%
Blue Shield [1006001]	$117 - $138	1806%
Kaiser Commercial [1026001]	$144	2222%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $111.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alameda Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.