CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Adventist Health Sierra Vista

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Adventist Health Sierra Vista is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $28 (432%)
Insurance Median: $10 (154%)
Cash: $28 (432% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (154% 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
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans $4 - $5 62%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $51 62%
Blue Shield Epn $5 - $239 77%
Aetna $6 93%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $6 93%
Tricare $6 93%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos $7 - $298 108%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exclus-All Other Plans $7 - $8 108%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo-All Other Plans $8 - $80 123%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans $8 123%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exclus $8 - $85 123%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $12 185%
Cencal Mcal $14 - $16 216%
Medi-Cal $14 - $148 216%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans $16 - $18 247%
Coalinga-All Plans $16 - $18 247%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal $17 - $178 262%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals