CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Reading Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $58
  • Cash Discount Price: $101
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Reading Hospital is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$58

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: $101 (1559%)
Insurance Median: $58 (895%)
Cash: $101 (1559% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $58 (895% 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 895% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 795%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas $5 77%
Gateway $6 93%
Geisinger $6 - $112 93%
Health Partners $6 93%
Keystone First $6 93%
Pa Health & Wellness $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $8 93%
Upmc $6 - $96 93%
Wernersville State Hospital $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $58 108%
Aetna $12 - $96 185%
Pma $23 - $71 355%
Lehigh Valley Health Network $26 - $80 401%
Cigna $33 - $101 509%
First Health $34 - $105 525%
Berkshire $44 - $133 679%
Blue Ridge $55 - $168 849%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals