CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $146
  • Cash Discount Price: $276
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $146. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $276. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 22.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$276

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$146

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: $276 (4259%)
Insurance Median: $146 (2253%)
Cash: $276 (4259% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $146 (2253% 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 2253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2153%). 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
Humana $5 - $6 77%
Devoted $6 93%
Good Samaritan Hospice $6 93%
Health Net $6 93%
Magellan $6 93%
Sentara Health $6 93%
Triatlantic $6 93%
United $6 - $146 93%
United Mine Workers $6 93%
Aetna $7 - $146 108%
Align Senior Care $7 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $31 108%
Cigna $7 108%
Clear Spring Health Plan $7 108%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $7 108%
Pyramid Life $7 108%
Virginia Premier Health $7 108%
Lifeworks $43 - $62 664%
Universal Healthcare Group $50 - $71 772%
Virginia Health Network $80 - $230 1235%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $137 - $194 2114%
Corvel $164 - $233 2531%
Richfield Nursing Center $171 - $243 2639%
Richfield Retirement Community $171 - $243 2639%
Multiplan $176 - $249 2716%
Community Care Network $182 - $259 2809%
Graham-White Manufacturing $182 - $259 2809%
Occunet Workers Comp $182 - $259 2809%
One Health Plan $182 - $259 2809%
Patients Choice $201 - $285 3102%
4Most $205 - $292 3164%
American Postal Workers Union $205 - $292 3164%
Phcs $205 - $292 3164%
Star Transportation $205 - $292 3164%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals