CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Charlevoix Area Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $39
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Charlevoix Area Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 6.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $39 (602%)
Insurance Median: $39 (602%)
Cash: $39 (602% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (602% 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 602% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 502%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $170 77%
Mclaren Health Plan $5 - $172 77%
Meridian $5 77%
Priority Health $5 - $184 77%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $160 77%
Aetna $7 - $166 108%
Blue Care Network $7 - $87 108%
Cigna $7 - $184 108%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $7 - $147 108%
Medicare (plans) $7 - $87 108%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $7 - $87 108%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $7 - $87 108%
Molina $8 - $94 123%
Hospice Of Michigan $9 - $111 139%
Provider Network Of America/Hma Group Health $9 - $157 139%
Asr Physicians Care Network $12 - $147 185%
Employee Benefits Logistics $12 - $147 185%
Enterprise Group Planning Employee Benefit Plan $12 - $147 185%
First Health/Coventry Health/Community Care Network $12 - $147 185%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $12 - $147 185%
Three Rivers Provider Network $13 - $157 201%
Cofinity $14 - $171 216%
Iba Health And Life Assurance Company $14 - $170 216%
Nomi Health $14 - $171 216%
Preferred Medical Claim Solutions $14 - $175 216%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI 49720
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals