CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $53 (818%)

Insurance Median: $53 (818%)

Cash: $53 (818% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (818% 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 818% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 718%). 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
Aetna	$6 - $75	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6	93%
Cooper Green	$6	93%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$6	93%
Triwest	$6	93%
United Mine Workers	$6	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $7	93%
Cigna	$7 - $77	108%
Humana	$7 - $91	108%
Viva	$7 - $54	108%
Ambetter / Centene	$9	139%
Phcs	$37 - $75	571%
Beech Street	$38 - $75	586%
One Health Plan	$40 - $70	617%
Geha	$43 - $75	664%
Healthchoice	$43 - $75	664%
Alamed	$48 - $84	741%
Construction Claims Management	$49 - $87	756%
Corvel	$50 - $96	772%
Multiplan	$50 - $88	772%
Novanet	$51 - $89	787%
Department Of Labor	$53 - $93	818%
Heritage Summit Health	$53 - $93	818%
Pnoa	$55 - $96	849%
Three Rivers	$55 - $96	849%

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 $53.
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 Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System 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.