CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Springfield Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 17.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Springfield Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 17.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 2003, Springfield, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $106 (1636%)

Insurance Median: $113 (1744%)

Cash: $106 (1636% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (1744% 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 1744% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1644%). 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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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	$39 - $605	602%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$39 - $501	602%
Mvp Health Plan	$39 - $466	602%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $545	602%
Wellsense	$39 - $605	602%
Wellcare	$40 - $237	617%
Tufts Health Plan	$63 - $372	972%
Cigna	$72 - $629	1111%
Multiplan	$85 - $502	1312%
Aetna	$97 - $575	1497%
Coventry	$97 - $575	1497%
Beacon Health	$102 - $605	1574%
Manage Behavioral Health	$102 - $605	1574%
Martin'S Point Healthcare	$102 - $605	1574%

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 $106.
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 Springfield Hospital 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.