CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 60 Hospital Road, Leominster, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $72 (1111%)

Insurance Median: $7 (108%)

Cash: $72 (1111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (108% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

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	$6 - $25	93%
Institution [10406]	$6 - $38	93%
Masshealth [20302]	$6	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6 - $7	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6	93%
Tufts Dual [10111]	$6	93%
Tufts Us Family [11203]	$6	93%
Aetna	$7 - $47	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $20	108%
Champva [11001]	$7	108%
Commonwealth Care Mcr [10115]	$7	108%
Fallon Mcr Supp [20202]	$7	108%
Harvard Pilgrim Mcr [10106]	$7	108%
Mgb Mcr [10124]	$7	108%
Senior Whole Health [10110]	$7	108%
Tufts Mcr [10112]	$7	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $72	108%
Correctional Care [11003]	$9 - $10	139%
Workers Compensation [20501]	$9	139%
Tufts Connectorcare [10507]	$11	170%
Tufts [11201]	$14	216%
Wellpoint [11112]	$17	262%
Hne [11108]	$40	617%
Fallon Connectorcare [10503]	$54	833%
First Health Network [11120]	$54	833%
Multiplan [11109]	$54	833%
Connecticare [11105]	$72	1111%
Fallon Carelon Hlth [28]	$72	1111%
Fallon Mcaid Carelon Hlth [29]	$72	1111%
Grants [20507]	$72	1111%
Hsno/Free Care [10801]	$294	4537%

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 $72.
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 UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals 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.