CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 11.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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%)

Insurance Median: $72 (1111%)

Ins. Median: $72 (1111% 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 1111% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1011%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$4 - $170	62%
Aarp	$6	93%
Geha	$6 - $99	93%
Kaiser Snp	$6	93%
Select Health	$6	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $99	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $143	185%
Denv Hlth Med Plan	$17	262%
Kaiser Perm Hmo	$25 - $72	386%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos	$32 - $74	494%
Kaiser Self Funded	$32 - $72	494%
Allegiance	$34 - $42	525%
Aetna	$51 - $152	787%
Preferred One	$55 - $68	849%
Humana	$58 - $71	895%
Cofinity	$99 - $122	1528%
First Health Network	$99 - $122	1528%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$103 - $127	1590%
Multiplan Inc	$117 - $144	1806%

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 $X.
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 Good Samaritan Medical Center LLC 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.