CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Artesia General Hospital is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $86 (1327%)

Insurance Median: $57 (880%)

Cash: $86 (1327% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (880% 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 880% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 780%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $86	93%
Geha	$6 - $114	93%
Humana	$6 - $7	93%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$6 - $11	93%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$6 - $11	93%
Triwest	$6	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $122	93%
Vistacare Hospice	$6	93%
Zelis	$6 - $57	93%
New Mexico Health Connections	$11	170%
First Health	$12 - $129	185%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$13 - $136	201%
Omni Networks	$100	1543%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$107	1651%
Cigna	$122 - $129	1883%
Galaxy Health	$129	1991%
One Health Plan	$129	1991%
Multiplan	$130	2006%
United Payors & United Providers	$133	2052%

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 $86.
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 Artesia General Hospital 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.