CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Adventist Health Simi Valley

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $56
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Adventist Health Simi Valley is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2975 N Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$56

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: $44 (679%)
Insurance Median: $56 (864%)
Cash: $44 (679% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $56 (864% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 864% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 764%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Ehn - All Plans $2 - $129 31%
Hpn Senior Hmo $2 - $179 31%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $178 31%
Vchcp - All Plans $2 - $172 31%
Aetna $3 - $236 46%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $3 - $197 46%
Hpn - All Other Plans $3 - $216 46%
Kaiser - All Plans $3 - $215 46%
Scan Mcr Adv - All Plans $3 - $258 46%
Western Growers - All Plans $3 - $224 46%
Beech Street Ppo - All Plans $4 - $322 62%
Choicecare Ppo - All Plans $4 - $322 62%
First Health - All Plans $4 - $280 62%
Health Net - All Plans $4 - $324 62%
Phcs Ppo - All Plans $4 - $280 62%
Ahf - All Plans $5 - $366 77%
Corvel Corp - All Plans $5 - $344 77%
Fpn Ppo - All Plans $5 - $387 77%
Hmn Ppo/Epo - All Plans $5 - $366 77%
Interplan Ppo - All Plans $5 - $344 77%
Multiplan Ppo - All Plans $5 - $357 77%
Trpn Ppo - All Plans $5 - $366 77%
Blue Shield Mcare $6 93%
Facey Medical Mdcare $6 93%
Gold Coast Mcal - All Plans $6 - $9 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Tricare $6 93%
Facey Medical Hmo/Pos - All Other Plans $8 123%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $12 185%
Centivo - All Plans $15 231%
Cigna $21 324%
Bc Exchange $53 818%
Bc Non Mcs $58 895%
Bc Mcs - All Other Plans $70 1080%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2975 N Sycamore Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals