CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $8
Cash Discount Price: $14
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Milton S Hershey Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $14 (216%)

Insurance Median: $8 (123%)

Cash: $14 (216% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8 (123% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

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
[Amerihealth Caritas]	$6	93%
[Geisinger]	$6 - $31	93%
[Health Partners Plans]	$6 - $7	93%
[Highmark Wholecare]	$6	93%
[Highmark]	$6 - $18	93%
[Pa Health & Wellness]	$6 - $7	93%
Aetna	$7 - $18	108%
Humana	$7	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $16	108%
[Healthspring]	$7	108%
[Upmc]	$7 - $31	108%
[Cbc]	$8 - $28	123%
[Point Comfort Underwriters]	$8	123%
[Highmark Aca]	$12	185%
[Highmark Choice Blue]	$14	216%
Cigna	$19 - $27	293%
[Preferred Healthcare Systems]	$32	494%
[First Health]	$34	525%
[Multiplan]	$34	525%

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 $14.
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 Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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.