CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Regional West Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $118
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Regional West Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $118 (1821%)
Insurance Median: $13 (201%)
Cash: $118 (1821% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (201% 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 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 77%
Aetna $6 - $183 93%
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $10 93%
Humana $6 93%
Medica $6 - $167 93%
Medica Cost $7 108%
Wellcare $7 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $158 154%
Naphcare $10 154%
Cigna $13 - $177 201%
Rci Insurance Group $13 - $165 201%
Winhealth $167 2577%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4021 Ave B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals