CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Ochsner American Legion Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $19 (293%)
Insurance Median: $8 (123%)
Cash: $19 (293% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (123% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $14 46%
Aetna $6 - $46 93%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $6 93%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $6 93%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $6 93%
Humana $6 93%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Ochsner Health Plan $6 93%
Tricare $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 93%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $6 93%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $7 108%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network $8 123%
Provider Network Of America $11 170%
Cigna $13 201%
Zelis $36 - $49 556%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $39 - $908 602%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $41 - $55 633%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA 70546
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals