CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Columbia Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $11
Cash Discount Price: $27
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Columbia Memorial Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11

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: $27 (417%)

Insurance Median: $11 (170%)

Cash: $27 (417% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $11 (170% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $36	93%
Cdphp	$6 - $44	93%
Fidelis	$6 - $44	93%
Mvp	$6 - $41	93%
Aetna	$7 - $14	108%
Emblem	$7 - $12	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$8	123%
Empire Plan Nyship	$9	139%
Magnacare	$10	154%
Blue Shield	$11 - $22	170%
Mvp Commercial	$15 - $64	231%
Multiplan	$18 - $77	278%
Medicaid / KanCare	$20	309%
Hamaspik	$27	417%

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 $27.
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 Columbia Memorial 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.