CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Olympic Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $71
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Olympic Medical Center is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 13.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 939 Caroline St, Port Angeles, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $71 (1096%)

Insurance Median: $88 (1358%)

Cash: $71 (1096% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (1358% 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 1358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1258%). 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

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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
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$5 - $71	77%
Regence	$5 - $89	77%
Wellcare	$5	77%
Regence Uniform	$50	772%
Ambetter / Centene	$80 - $85	1235%
Cigna	$87	1343%
Aetna	$89	1373%
First Choice Network	$89	1373%
Gmr/Caldera Care	$89	1373%
Hma	$89	1373%
Lifewise	$89	1373%
Premera	$89	1373%
UnitedHealthcare	$89	1373%

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 $71.
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 Olympic Medical Center 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.