CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Holyoke Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Holyoke Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $24 (370%)
Insurance Median: $7 (108%)
Cash: $24 (370% 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.

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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
Aetna $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $16 93%
Bmchp $6 93%
Fallon $6 - $7 93%
Health New England $6 - $8 93%
Tufts Health Plan $6 - $13 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $12 93%
Commonwealth Care Alliance $7 108%
Senior Whole Health $7 108%
Wellcare $7 108%
Wellsense Direct Metals Silver $7 108%
Wellsense Sco $7 108%
Tufts Health Public Plans $8 - $12 123%
Cigna $9 139%
Harvard Pilgrim $12 185%
Gic Unicare $13 201%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals