CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $20
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Parkwest Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $20 (309%)
Insurance Median: $7 (108%)
Cash: $20 (309% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (108% 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
Cigna $1 - $74 15%
Wellpoint $3 - $7 46%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $7 62%
Aetna $6 - $9 93%
Tricare $6 93%
American Health Plan $7 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $14 108%
Devoted Health $7 108%
Farm Bureau $7 108%
Humana $7 108%
Nhc Advantage $7 108%
Wellcare $7 108%
Ehn $9 - $41 139%
Correctional Medical Services $11 - $55 170%
Community Services Network $12 - $60 185%
Usa Managed Care Organization $13 - $64 201%
Beech Street $14 - $69 216%
Novanet $14 - $69 216%
Direct Care America $15 - $74 231%
Medsave Usa $15 - $74 231%
National Provider Network $15 - $74 231%
Ccn Managed Care $16 - $78 247%
Galaxy Health Network $17 - $83 262%
Initial Group $17 - $81 262%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals