CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Lincoln Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Lincoln Hospital is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 15.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 Nichols Street, Davenport, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $113 (1744%)

Insurance Median: $100 (1543%)

Cash: $113 (1744% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (1543% 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 1543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1443%). 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
Labor & Industries - All Plans	$9	139%
Ambetter / Centene	$59	910%
Molina Hlthy Options	$59	910%
UnitedHealthcare	$59 - $111	910%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$62	957%
Aetna	$71 - $120	1096%
Indian Hlth Services - All Plans	$71	1096%
Tricare	$71	1096%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$71	1096%
Cigna	$96	1481%
Molina Exchange-All Other Plans	$100	1543%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt - All Plans	$101	1559%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$111	1713%
Uniform Medical Plan-All Plans	$111	1713%
First Health Coventry-All Plans	$112	1728%
Health Management Network-All Plans	$113	1744%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$113	1744%
Asuris Nw Health-All Plans	$116	1790%
Multiplan-All Plans	$120	1852%
Physician Hosp Comm Org-All Plans	$120	1852%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$122	1883%

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 $113.
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 Lincoln 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.