CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $131
Cash Discount Price: $100
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 20.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 416 E Maumee St, Angola, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$131

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: $100 (1543%)

Insurance Median: $131 (2022%)

Cash: $100 (1543% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $131 (2022% 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 2022% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1922%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $76	93%
Caresource Indiana Of In	$6 - $61	93%
Managed Health Services	$6	93%
Mdwise	$6	93%
Aetna	$53 - $143	818%
Humana	$53 - $143	818%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $131	818%
Plain Church Group Ministry	$65	1003%
Centivo	$90	1389%
Lucent	$90	1389%
Phcs	$125	1929%
Php	$126	1944%
Sagamore Health Network	$128	1975%
Signature Care	$138 - $146	2130%
Three Rivers Preferred	$141	2176%
Cigna	$143	2207%
Coventry	$146	2253%
Lutheran Preferred	$149	2299%
Encore	$153	2361%
Frontpath	$153	2361%
Corvel	$154	2377%

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 $100.
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 Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc 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.