CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 28062 Baxter Road, Murrieta, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

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: $21 (324%)

Insurance Median: $10 (154%)

Cash: $21 (324% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Adventist Health	$2 - $52	31%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$2 - $47	31%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$2 - $64	31%
Aetna	$5 - $38	77%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$6 - $10	93%
Cigna	$6 - $36	93%
Dignity Health	$6 - $10	93%
Epic Health Plan	$6 - $36	93%
Heritage Provider Network	$6 - $175	93%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$6 - $9	93%
Trivalley Medical Group	$6	93%
Vantage Medical Group	$6 - $10	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$7	108%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$8	123%
Multiplan	$8 - $194	123%
Blue Shield Of California	$42 - $52	648%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$59	910%

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 $21.
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 Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta 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.