CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Metrohealth System

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Metrohealth System is $8. 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 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $8 (123%)
Cash: $27 (417% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (123% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $6 62%
Medical Mutual $4 - $13 62%
Humana $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 93%
Mcgregor Pace $7 108%
Perennial Advantage $7 108%
Valor Health $7 108%
Buckeye Health Plan $8 123%
Caresource $9 139%
Aetna $10 - $12 154%
Cigna $14 216%
Health E Ohio $14 216%
Clarity Health $17 262%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 Metrohealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals