CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $86 (1327%)
Insurance Median: $7 (108%)
Cash: $86 (1327% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (108% 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 - $23 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 93%
Champus_Va $6 93%
Cigna $6 - $107 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Tricare $6 93%
Veterans_Administration $6 93%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $6 93%
Humana $7 - $23 108%
United_Healthcare $7 108%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $12 185%
Vantage_Commercial $15 231%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $16 247%
Meritain $64 988%
Verity $68 1049%
Ppo_Plus_ $86 1327%
Phcs $100 1543%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $100 1543%
Lwcc $109 1682%
First_Health $114 1759%
Workers_Compensation $128 1975%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals