CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $98
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 15.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$98

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: $61 (941%)
Insurance Median: $98 (1512%)
Cash: $61 (941% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $98 (1512% 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 1512% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1412%). 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
Kaiser $6 - $104 93%
Tricare $6 93%
Triwest $6 93%
Presbyterian Health Plan $15 231%
Aetna $32 - $96 494%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $75 1157%
Hmo Health Plans $77 1188%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $97 1497%
Galaxy Health Network $97 1497%
Multiplan $97 - $99 1497%
UnitedHealthcare $97 - $101 1497%
Humana $99 1528%
Pinnacol Assurance $102 1574%
Cigna $104 1605%
Colorado Access $104 1605%
Foundation Health Corp $104 1605%
Rocky Mountain $104 1605%
Uc Health Plan $104 1605%
Uchpa Phs $104 1605%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals