CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 12.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $120 (1852%)

Insurance Median: $79 (1219%)

Cash: $120 (1852% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (1219% 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 1219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1119%). 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
Geisinger Family Plan	$5	77%
Medicaid / KanCare	$5	77%
Amerihealth	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $105	93%
Geisinger Health Plan	$6 - $30	93%
Health Partners	$6	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6	93%
Upmc Chip	$6	93%
Upmc Health Plan	$6 - $11,890	93%
Advantra	$7	108%
Humana	$7	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$16	247%
Aetna	$79 - $94	1219%
Cigna	$84 - $102	1296%
UnitedHealthcare	$86	1327%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$97	1497%
Christian Health Aid	$155	2392%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc.	$155	2392%
Multiplan	$165	2546%
Healthsmart Payors Organization	$175	2701%

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 $120.
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 Geisinger-Lewistown 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.