CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 12.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

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: $67 (1034%)

Insurance Median: $79 (1219%)

Cash: $67 (1034% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $100	62%
Cigna	$6 - $134	93%
Denver Health	$6	93%
Health Choice	$6	93%
Humana	$6	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6	93%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$6	93%
Uuhp	$6 - $15	93%
Centura Employee Plan	$8	123%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$8	123%
Motivhealth	$8	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$8	123%
Molina	$13 - $72	201%
Pehp	$71 - $167	1096%
Aetna	$74 - $141	1142%
Wise	$87 - $89	1343%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$103	1590%
Select Health	$111	1713%
Multiplan	$115 - $152	1775%
Emi Health	$167	2577%

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 $67.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.