CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Adventist Health Tillamook

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Adventist Health Tillamook is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Third Street, Tillamook, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$54

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: $39 (602%)

Insurance Median: $54 (833%)

Cash: $39 (602% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $54 (833% 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 833% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 733%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$17 - $99	262%
Hvhs Mcare - All Plans	$17 - $54	262%
Medicare (plans)	$17 - $54	262%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$17 - $54	262%
Devoted Health	$18 - $58	278%
Sterling Life - All Plans	$18 - $56	278%
Aetna	$19 - $106	293%
Lifewise - All Plans	$32 - $103	494%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$34 - $107	525%
Cigna	$34 - $108	525%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$34 - $107	525%
Health Net - All Plans	$34 - $107	525%
Phcs Preferred - All Plans	$34 - $108	525%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $108	525%
Ods Health Plan - All Other Plans	$35 - $111	540%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$35 - $109	540%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$35 - $112	540%
Workers Comp	$36 - $114	556%

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 $39.
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 Adventist Health Tillamook 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.