CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Queens Hospital Center is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $6 (93%)
Insurance Median: $23 (355%)
Cash: $6 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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
Aetna $5 - $19 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $88 77%
Healthfirst $5 - $88 77%
Elderplan $6 93%
Fidelis $6 - $88 93%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $7 108%
Centerlight $8 - $14 123%
Hamaspik $8 123%
Magnacare $8 123%
Villagecare Max $8 - $23 123%
Local 1199 $9 - $23 139%
Oscar $9 - $10 139%
Oxford $9 139%
United $9 - $42 139%
Wellcare $10 - $16 154%
Affinity $11 - $88 170%
Cigna $16 247%
Carelon $18 - $39 278%
Emblem $19 - $53 293%
Multiplan $22 340%
Vnsny $23 - $40 355%
Metroplus $38 - $88 586%
Amidacare $39 602%
Senior Whole Health $39 602%
United Behavioral Health $39 - $43 602%
Carelon (Amida Care) $40 617%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals