CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: High Point Regional Health System

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at High Point Regional Health System is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 4.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $40 (617%)
Insurance Median: $31 (478%)
Cash: $40 (617% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (478% 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 478% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 378%). 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
Alliance $12 185%
Amerihealth $12 - $13 185%
Carolina Complete $12 185%
Healthy Blue $12 185%
Partners $12 185%
Trillium $12 185%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $53 185%
Vaya $12 185%
Wellcare $12 185%
Ambetter / Centene $14 216%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $24 231%
Medcost $21 - $51 324%
Aetna $24 - $51 370%
Oscar $24 - $32 370%
Cigna $43 664%
Directnet $47 725%
Private Healthcare Systems $65 1003%
Multiplan $71 1096%
Humana $73 - $75 1127%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC 27261
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals