CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Parkland Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $255
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Parkland Medical Center is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 18.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Parkland Drive, Derry, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

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: $255 (3935%)

Insurance Median: $120 (1852%)

Cash: $255 (3935% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (1852% 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 1852% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1752%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

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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
John Hancock	$5	77%
Amerihealth Caritas	$6	93%
Humana	$6	93%
United Behavioral Health	$6	93%
United Va Ccn	$6	93%
Well Sense Health Plan	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $166	108%
Cigna	$7 - $192	108%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$7	108%
Martin'S Point Health	$7	108%
United	$7 - $231	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$12	185%
Harvard Pilgrim	$20 - $28	309%
Maine Community Health	$48 - $201	741%
Tufts Health Plan	$87 - $224	1343%
Aetna	$91 - $254	1404%
Mvp Health Plan	$107 - $266	1651%
Corvel	$110 - $274	1698%
Evernorth	$122 - $304	1883%
Healthcare Value Mgmt	$128 - $319	1975%
First Health	$129 - $323	1991%
Oxford Health Plans	$145 - $361	2238%

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 $255.
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 Parkland Medical Center 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.