CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $43 (664%)
Insurance Median: $15 (231%)
Cash: $43 (664% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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
Florida Community Care Oncology $1 - $8 15%
Amerihealth Caritas $3 46%
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology $3 46%
Community Care Plan $3 46%
Community Care Plan Oncology $3 46%
Florida Community Care $3 - $7 46%
Molina $3 46%
Molina Oncology $3 46%
Simply Healthcare $3 46%
Simply Healthcare Oncology $3 46%
Sunshine State $3 46%
Sunshine State Oncology $3 46%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $98 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $11 93%
Aetna $7 - $424 108%
Simply Freedom Optimum $7 108%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $7 108%
Wellcare $7 108%
Wellcare Oncology $7 108%
Oscar Oncology $11 170%
Ambetter / Centene $18 278%
Avmed $64 - $96 988%
Usa Managed Care $70 - $105 1080%
First Health $72 - $109 1111%
Careworks $176 - $424 2716%
Enlyte $176 - $424 2716%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals