CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Glenn Medical Center is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 9.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $40 (617%)

Insurance Median: $59 (910%)

Cash: $40 (617% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (910% 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 910% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 810%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Medi-Cal	$7	108%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$8	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $129	216%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $145	293%
Humana	$19 - $63	293%
Blue Shield Exch	$39 - $130	602%
Cigna	$41 - $137	633%
First Health - All Plans	$41 - $137	633%
Healthnet - All Plans	$41 - $137	633%
Beech Street - All Plans	$43 - $145	664%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$43 - $145	664%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$43 - $145	664%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$43 - $145	664%
Interplan - All Plans	$43 - $145	664%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$43 - $145	664%
Pponext - All Plans	$43 - $145	664%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$43 - $145	664%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$45 - $149	694%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$46 - $153	710%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$46 - $153	710%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$46 - $153	710%

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 $40.
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 Glenn Medical Center 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.