CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $501
  • Cash Discount Price: $627
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 77.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver is $501. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $627. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 77.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$627

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$501

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: $627 (9676%)
Insurance Median: $501 (7731%)
Cash: $627 (9676% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $501 (7731% 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 7731% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 7631%). 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
Galaxy Health Network $407 6281%
America'S Choice $439 6775%
Provider Network Of America $470 7253%
Quik Trip $470 7253%
Usa Managed Care Organization $470 7253%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $470 7253%
Evolutions Healthcare System $501 7731%
Fara $501 7731%
Multiplan $501 7731%
Integrated Health Plan $514 7932%
First Choice Of The Midwest $533 8225%
Fortified Provider Network $533 8225%
Prime Health Services $533 8225%
Three Rivers Provider Network $533 8225%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO 80204
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL