CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at College Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $15 (231%)
Insurance Median: $6 (93%)
Cash: $15 (231% 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.

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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
Davita Healthplan $4 - $79 62%
Healthcare Partners $4 - $79 62%
Value Options $4 - $79 62%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $5 - $6 77%
Imperial Health Plan $5 77%
Kaiser $5 - $95 77%
Aetna $6 - $9 93%
Altamed $6 93%
Benevolence Healthcare $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $2,969 93%
Blue Shield $6 - $32 93%
Brand New Day $6 93%
Care First $6 93%
Caremore $6 93%
Central Health Plan $6 93%
Cigna $6 93%
Easy Choice $6 93%
Health Net $6 - $103 93%
Heritage Provider Network $6 - $9 93%
La Care $6 - $7 93%
Molina Healthcare $6 93%
Prospect $6 93%
Synermed $6 - $9 93%
Multiplan $8 - $134 123%
Three Rivers Provider Network $9 139%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals