CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $138
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University of Alabama Hospital is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 21.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$138

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%)
Insurance Median: $138 (2130%)
Ins. Median: $138 (2130% 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 2130% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2030%). 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
Viva $5 - $7 77%
Birmingham Fc $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 93%
Cooper Green $6 93%
Davita Villagehealth $6 93%
Humana $6 - $205 93%
Jefferson County Sheriff $6 93%
Triwest $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $131 93%
Cigna $7 - $161 108%
Ambetter / Centene $9 139%
University Of Alabama $42 - $120 648%
Aetna $52 - $147 802%
Coventry $55 - $195 849%
North Alabama Managed Care $55 - $157 849%
Comp One $61 - $174 941%
Alamed $64 - $181 988%
Construction Claims Management $64 - $180 988%
Corvel $68 - $193 1049%
Evolutions $68 - $217 1049%
Healthcare Alliance $68 - $193 1049%
Novanet $68 - $217 1049%
Prime Health Services $68 - $217 1049%
Select Value Care $68 - $193 1049%
Starcare $68 - $193 1049%
Tethys $68 - $193 1049%
Multiplan $70 - $198 1080%
Department Of Labor $72 - $205 1111%
Geha $72 - $205 1111%
Gulf Health Plans $72 - $205 1111%
Heritage Summit Health $72 - $205 1111%
Mississippi Physicians $72 - $205 1111%
Phifer $72 - $205 1111%
Preferred Health Partnership $72 - $205 1111%
Southern Nuclear $72 - $205 1111%
Vantage Health Plan $72 - $205 1111%
Galaxy Health Network $76 - $217 1173%
National Provider Network $76 - $217 1173%
North Mississippi Health Link $76 - $217 1173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals