CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: USA Health University Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at USA Health University Hospital is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $140 (2160%)

Insurance Median: $58 (895%)

Cash: $140 (2160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (895% 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 895% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 795%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $89	62%
Aetna	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6	93%
Cigna	$6 - $78	93%
Devoted Health	$6 - $115	93%
Humana	$6 - $107	93%
Magnolia Health	$6	93%
Molina Chip	$6	93%
Truecare	$6	93%
Viva Health	$6 - $82	93%
Wellcare	$6	93%
Molina Marketplace	$7	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$8	123%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network (Mpcn)	$9	139%
Central Healthcare Services	$58 - $82	895%
Multiplan	$75 - $148	1157%
Naphcare	$80 - $115	1235%
Novanet	$104 - $148	1605%

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 $140.
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 USA Health University 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.