CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $38
  • Cash Discount Price: $120
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is $38. 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 5.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$38

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: $38 (586%)
Cash: $120 (1852% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $38 (586% 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 586% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 486%). 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
Geisinger Family Plan $5 77%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 77%
Amerihealth $6 93%
Geisinger Health Plan $6 - $20 93%
Health Partners $6 93%
Humana $6 93%
Life Geisinger $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $7 93%
Prison Health Services $6 93%
Upmc Chip $6 93%
Upmc For You $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $45 108%
Ambetter / Centene $21 324%
Cigna $84 - $88 1296%
Aetna $90 - $130 1389%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $97 1497%
UnitedHealthcare $99 1528%
Wyoming Seminary $136 2099%
Intergroup Services $165 2546%
Multiplan $165 2546%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals