CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Christ Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $55 (849%)
Insurance Median: $7 (108%)
Cash: $55 (849% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (108% 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 $3 - $92 46%
Aetna $6 - $55 93%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $6 93%
Caresource [2031] $6 - $92 93%
Cigna $6 - $92 93%
Geha [2168] $6 93%
Golden Rule [2161] $6 93%
Humana $6 - $92 93%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $6 93%
Medben [2222] $6 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $55 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $7 93%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $6 93%
Meridian [2185] $6 93%
United Medical Resources [2104] $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $92 93%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $6 93%
Perennial [4200] $7 108%
Ambetter / Centene $8 123%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $8 - $92 123%
Allied Benefits [2163] $10 154%
First Health [2041] $10 154%
Medical Mutual [2054] $10 - $11 154%
Meritain Health [2224] $10 154%
Western And Southern [2076] $10 154%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $13 201%
Poppins Health [2299] $16 247%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $44 679%
Nalc [2178] $49 756%
Priority Health [2225] $49 756%
Life Synch [2080] $55 849%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $67 1034%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $92 1420%
Bccp [3079] $92 1420%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $92 1420%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $92 1420%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $92 1420%
Suburban Health [2408] $92 1420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals