CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Adventist Health Delano

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $2
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Adventist Health Delano is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

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: $2 (31%)

Insurance Median: $7 (108%)

Cash: $2 (31% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (108% 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
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans	$1 - $32	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2 - $123	31%
Coventry- All Plans	$3 - $89	46%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$4 - $96	62%
County Of Kern Network - All Plans	$4 - $104	62%
Foundation For Medical Care Of Kern County - All P	$4 - $111	62%
Gem Care- All Plans	$4 - $104	62%
Healthnet- All Other Plans	$4 - $100	62%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $106	62%
Cigna	$5 - $118	77%
Western Growers - All Plans	$5 - $120	77%
Bakersfield Fam Med Grp-All Plans	$6	93%
Dignty Hlth Mcal Op Only	$6 - $7	93%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$6	93%
Healthnet Medi-Cal	$6 - $9	93%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$6 - $7	93%
Kern Health System Mcal	$6 - $10	93%
Kern Mcr Adv Dual Dnsp-All Other Plans	$6	93%
Medi-Cal	$6 - $7	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6 - $10	93%
Tricare	$6	93%
Universal Care Mcal	$6 - $7	93%
Universal Care Mcr- All Other Plans	$6	93%
Kaiser Comm Ip/Op Only- All Other Plans	$11	170%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$12	185%
Centivo - All Plans	$15	231%
Aetna	$43	664%

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 $2.
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 Adventist Health Delano 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.