CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $11. 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 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $11 (170%)
Cash: $13 (201% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (170% 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
Aetna $6 - $12 93%
Absolute Total Care $7 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $20 108%
Devoted Health Plan $7 108%
Molina Marketplace $7 108%
Select Health $7 108%
Centurion $8 123%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $10 123%
The Care Network $10 154%
Naphcare $11 170%
Oscar Healthplan $11 170%
Peachstate $12 185%
Caresource $13 201%
Cigna $20 309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals