CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $121
  • Cash Discount Price: $111
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 18.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$121

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: $111 (1713%)
Insurance Median: $121 (1867%)
Cash: $111 (1713% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $121 (1867% 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 1867% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1767%). 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 $6 - $138 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $145 93%
Cigna $6 - $148 93%
Devoted Health $6 93%
Humana $6 93%
Molina $6 93%
Primetime Health Plan $6 93%
Summacare $6 - $147 93%
The Health Plan $6 - $142 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $148 93%
Wellcare By Allwell $6 93%
Paramount $7 108%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $7 108%
Valor Health Plans $7 108%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $9 139%
Ambetter / Centene $12 185%
Caresource $12 185%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $47 - $160 725%
Amish Aid Community Plan $62 - $74 957%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $62 - $74 957%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $62 - $74 957%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $67 - $80 1034%
Immergrun $67 - $80 1034%
Sunrise Plain Communities $67 - $80 1034%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $94 - $113 1451%
Beech Street $107 - $145 1651%
Ohio Preferred Network $107 - $145 1651%
First Health $111 - $134 1713%
Century Health Network $114 - $137 1759%
Ohio Health Choice $114 - $145 1759%
Private Healthcare System $115 - $138 1775%
Aultcare $121 - $145 1867%
Clarity $121 - $145 1867%
Configurenet $121 - $145 1867%
Fortified Provider Network $121 - $145 1867%
Healthsmart $121 - $145 1867%
Jp Farley $121 - $145 1867%
Multiplan $121 - $145 1867%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals