CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $137
Cash Discount Price: $114
vs. Medicare Baseline: 21.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University of Louisville Hospital is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 21.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$137

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: $114 (1759%)

Insurance Median: $137 (2114%)

Cash: $114 (1759% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $137 (2114% 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 2114% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2014%). 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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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 - $80	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $477	93%
Essence Health	$6	93%
Humana	$6 - $80	93%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$6	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $228	93%
Va Ccn	$6	93%
Communicare	$7	108%
Devoted	$7 - $143	108%
Passport	$7 - $238	108%
Signature	$7 - $238	108%
Key Benefit Administrators	$8	123%
Velocity	$8 - $467	123%
Wellcare	$8 - $9	123%
Cigna	$11	170%
Prime Group Health	$132 - $405	2037%
Cshn	$310 - $477	4784%
Multiplan	$315 - $429	4861%
Encore	$334	5154%
Health Smart	$358	5525%
Omca	$453	6991%
Corvel	$477	7361%
National Comp Care	$477	7361%

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 $114.
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 University of Louisville 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.