CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Boulder Community Health is $69. 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 10.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $69 (1065%)
Cash: $61 (941% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $69 (1065% 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 1065% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 965%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $7 31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $291 46%
Aetna $5 - $425 77%
Health Spring $5 77%
Humana $5 - $6 77%
Devoted Health $6 - $195 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $185 93%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $6 - $185 93%
Select Health Value Network $6 - $185 93%
Cigna $7 - $390 108%
Clear Spring $7 108%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $7 108%
Multiplan $10 - $342 154%
Phcs $10 - $342 154%
Kaiser Public Option $12 185%
Kaiser $15 231%
Kaiser Ppo $15 231%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $50 - $342 772%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $54 - $366 833%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $61 - $415 941%
Mines And Associates $61 - $415 941%
Three Rivers Provider Network $61 - $415 941%
Zelis (Profee) $61 - $415 941%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $65 - $439 1003%
National Preferred Provider Network $65 - $439 1003%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $65 - $439 1003%
Usa $65 - $439 1003%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $67 - $454 1034%
Health Payors Organization $68 - $464 1049%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $69 - $468 1065%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $69 - $468 1065%
National Provider Network $70 - $473 1080%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals