CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Northern Nevada Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Northern Nevada Medical Center is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $75 (1157%)
Insurance Median: $52 (802%)
Cash: $75 (1157% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (802% 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 802% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 702%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 62%
Smart_Choice $4 62%
Molina $5 77%
Silver_Summit $5 77%
Humana $6 - $370 93%
United_Healthcare $10 154%
Prominence $14 - $166 216%
Cigna $15 - $253 231%
Sierra_Health_Options $15 - $173 231%
Nevada_Preferred_Providers $18 - $216 278%
Aetna $19 - $560 293%
Multiplan $50 - $587 772%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2375 E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89434
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals