CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

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: $13 (201%)
Insurance Median: $7 (108%)
Cash: $13 (201% 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
Community Health Plan Of Washington $3 - $11 46%
Coordinated Care $3 46%
Molina $3 - $12 46%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $8 46%
Wellpoint $3 46%
Premera $6 - $8 93%
Aetna $7 - $30 108%
First Choice $7 - $12 108%
Regence $7 108%
Wellcare $7 108%
Cigna $8 123%
Kaiser $8 123%
Pacificsource $8 - $10 123%
Ambetter / Centene $13 201%
First Health $21 - $26 324%
Multiplan/Phcs $21 - $26 324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals