CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Dorminy Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $102
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Dorminy Medical Center is $102. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 15.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Perry House Road, Box 1447, Fitzgerald, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$102

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: $63 (972%)

Insurance Median: $102 (1574%)

Cash: $63 (972% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $102 (1574% 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 1574% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1474%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $17	247%
Healthsmart	$81 - $108	1250%
Aetna	$86 - $115	1327%
Provider Network Of America	$92 - $123	1420%
Principal Edge Network	$94 - $126	1451%
UnitedHealthcare	$94 - $126	1451%
Cigna	$95 - $127	1466%
Humana	$95 - $127	1466%
Multiplan	$97 - $130	1497%
Novanet	$97 - $130	1497%
Phcs	$97 - $130	1497%
Unicare	$97 - $130	1497%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$102 - $137	1574%

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 $63.
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 Dorminy Medical Center 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.