CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $79
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 12.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Carson Avenue, Lajuna, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$79

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: $53 (818%)
Insurance Median: $79 (1219%)
Cash: $53 (818% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $79 (1219% 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 1219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1119%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $77 1188%
America $79 1219%
Humana $79 1219%
Meritain Health $79 1219%
Muti-Plan $79 1219%
Rocky Mountain Hospital & Medical $82 1265%
UnitedHealthcare $82 1265%
Cigna $84 1296%
Aetna $88 1358%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 Carson Avenue, Lajuna, CO 81050
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals