CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Athur M Blank Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $217
Cash Discount Price: $320
vs. Medicare Baseline: 33.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Athur M Blank Hospital is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $320. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 33.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2220 North Druid Hills Road Ne, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$320

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$217

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: $320 (4938%)

Insurance Median: $217 (3349%)

Cash: $320 (4938% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $217 (3349% 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 3349% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3249%). 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

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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
Caresource [61]	$9	139%
Peachstate [43]	$9	139%
Amerigroup [102]	$11	170%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$165 - $313	2546%
Cigna	$165 - $212	2546%
United [5]	$165 - $213	2546%
Ambetter / Centene	$167 - $215	2577%
Oscar [228]	$167 - $215	2577%
Aetna	$168 - $216	2593%
Caresource Marketplace Bronze/Silver/Gold [60]	$169 - $218	2608%
Kaiser [6]	$170 - $219	2623%
Sidecar Health [236]	$172 - $221	2654%
Direct Employer Agreements [72]	$174 - $273	2685%
Coventry [9]	$175 - $225	2701%
First Health [74]	$187 - $241	2886%
Northeast Georgia Heatlh System [808]	$187 - $241	2886%
Veracity Benefits [809]	$187 - $241	2886%
Phcs [93]	$212 - $273	3272%
Secure Health [340]	$212 - $273	3272%
Beech Street [71]	$224 - $289	3457%
Multiplan [92]	$244 - $315	3765%
Novanet [41]	$249 - $321	3843%

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 $320.
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 Athur M Blank 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.