CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at Wca

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $16 (247%)
Insurance Median: $10 (154%)
Cash: $16 (247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (154% 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.

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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
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $5 77%
Beacon $6 - $8 93%
Fidelis $6 93%
Geisinger $6 - $7 93%
Humana $6 - $21 93%
United Behavioral Health $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $17 93%
Upmc Health Plan $6 - $16 93%
Aetna $7 - $17 108%
Independent Health $7 108%
Univera $7 108%
Wellcare $7 108%
Magnacare $10 - $20 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 247%
Multiplan $20 309%
Ghi/Emblem Health $21 324%
Affordable First Health $23 355%
Statewide Independent Ppo $23 355%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals