CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Washington Hospital, The

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $19
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Washington Hospital, The is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $19 (293%)

Insurance Median: $10 (154%)

Cash: $19 (293% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (154% 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
Aetna	$5 - $16	77%
Amerihealth Caritas	$5	77%
Upmc Health Plan	$5 - $7	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $15	93%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$6 - $7	93%
Senior Life	$6	93%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$7 - $20	108%
Humana	$7	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$8	123%
Cigna	$9	139%
City Of Washington	$13	201%
Coventry/First Health	$20 - $21	309%
Peak Health	$20	309%

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 $19.
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 Washington Hospital, The 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.