CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Grady Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Grady Memorial Hospital is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 9.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2220 Iowa Street, Chickasha, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $46 (710%)

Insurance Median: $61 (941%)

Cash: $46 (710% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (941% 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 941% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 841%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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	$7 - $41	108%
Humana	$7 - $133	108%
Veterans Affairs	$7	108%
Healthchoice	$9	139%
Medica	$29 - $61	448%
Generations Healthcare	$41 - $86	633%
Global Health	$41 - $133	633%
Cigna	$48 - $101	741%
Healthcare Highways	$48 - $101	741%
Webtpa	$48 - $101	741%
Aetna	$58 - $123	895%
Multiplan	$61 - $133	941%
Community Care	$63 - $133	972%
First Health	$63 - $133	972%
UnitedHealthcare	$63 - $133	972%

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 $46.
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 Grady Memorial Hospital 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.