CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $1,195
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,195. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,195

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $1,195 (18441%)

Insurance Median: $19 (293%)

Cash: $1,195 (18441% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (293% 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 293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 193%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Cigna	$3 - $764	46%
Aetna	$6 - $631	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $884	93%
Bright Health	$6 - $358	93%
Devoted Health	$6	93%
Humana	$6	93%
Mutual Of Omaha	$6	93%
Rocky Mountain Health	$6	93%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$6	93%
Total Longterm Care	$6	93%
Triwest Health Alliance	$6	93%
United	$6 - $538	93%
Delaware Life Insurance	$7	108%
Kaiser	$7 - $424	108%
Wellcare	$7	108%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$18	278%
Multiplan	$19 - $1,075	293%
Vail Health	$182	2809%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$502	7747%
Western Plains Community Health	$776	11975%
Northcare	$836	12901%
Physician Health Partners	$836	12901%
Medical Development International	$956	14753%
Prime Health	$1,075	16590%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,195.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.