CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Adena Fayette Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $15
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Adena Fayette Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 3.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1430 Columbus Avenue, Washington Ch, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $15 (231%)

Insurance Median: $20 (309%)

Cash: $15 (231% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (309% 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 309% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 209%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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 - $20	46%
Aetna	$13 - $47	201%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$13	201%
Care Source	$13	201%
Humana	$13	201%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$13 - $23	201%
Medigold	$13	201%
Molina	$13	201%
Molina Marketplace	$14	216%
United Medical Resources Ohcp	$19	293%
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $20	293%
Cigna	$21	324%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$22	340%
The Health Plan	$22	340%
Care Source Just4Me	$23	355%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio Supermed	$23	355%
First Health	$24 - $47	370%
Ohio Health Choice	$25	386%
Multiplan/Private Healthcare Systems	$29	448%
Sidecar Health	$35	540%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $15.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Adena Fayette Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.