CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Longmont United Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $85
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Longmont United Hospital is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 13.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$85

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: $135 (2083%)
Insurance Median: $85 (1312%)
Cash: $135 (2083% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $85 (1312% 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 1312% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1212%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $6 - $324 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $317 93%
Cigna $6 - $8 93%
Denver Health $6 - $85 93%
Devoted Health $6 93%
Humana $6 93%
Innovage $6 93%
Kaiser $6 - $118 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
True Pace $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $10 93%
Centura Employee Plan $8 123%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $10 154%
Direct To Employer $11 - $144 170%
Multiplan $232 - $267 3580%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1950 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals