CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Uch-Memorial Health System is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 4.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $50 (772%)
Insurance Median: $28 (432%)
Cash: $50 (772% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (432% 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 432% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 332%). 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 - $86 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $63 93%
Cigna $6 - $17 93%
Cms $6 93%
Devoted Health $6 93%
Humana $6 93%
Kaiser $6 - $56 93%
Select Health $6 - $17 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $81 93%
Kaiser Public Option $12 - $39 185%
Kaiser Kp Select $16 - $51 247%
Simplified Benefits Administration $17 - $65 262%
Denver Health Medical Plan $27 - $84 417%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $29 - $90 448%
First Health $32 - $99 494%
Multiplan $38 - $119 586%
Phcs $38 - $119 586%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals