CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 0.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $98 (1512%)
Insurance Median: $5 (77%)
Cash: $98 (1512% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (77% 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
Brand New Day - All Plans $1 - $113 15%
Aetna $3 - $356 46%
Tricare $3 - $328 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $469 62%
Cigna $4 - $399 62%
Healthnet- All Other Plans $4 - $371 62%
Medi-Cal $4 - $7 62%
Blue Shield - All Plans $19 293%
Healthnet (Aim) $38 586%
Healthnet Mcal $38 586%
UnitedHealthcare $84 1296%
Healthnet Med Adv $98 1512%
Humana $98 1512%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals