CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $345
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Samaritan Medical Center is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $345. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 11.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$345

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $345 (5324%)

Insurance Median: $77 (1188%)

Cash: $345 (5324% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (1188% 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 1188% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1088%). 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

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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
Capital District Physician'S Health Plan, Inc (Cdphp)	$6 - $453	93%
Excellus	$6 - $30	93%
Fidelis	$6 - $7	93%
Wellcare	$6	93%
Aetna	$7 - $482	108%
Mvp	$7 - $383	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $482	108%
Ghi Emblem	$93 - $425	1435%

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 $345.
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 Samaritan 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.