CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Carewell Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Carewell Health Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $23 (355%)
Insurance Median: $6 (93%)
Cash: $23 (355% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (93% 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
Oxford Health Plan $2 31%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $6 31%
Aetna $4 - $27 62%
Amerigroup $4 - $6 62%
Wellcare $4 - $6 62%
Clover $6 93%
Horizon New Jersey Health $6 - $10 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 231%
Magnacare $15 - $21 231%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals