CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Womans Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: $81
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Womans Hospital is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 9.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Woman's Way, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$64

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: $81 (1250%)

Insurance Median: $64 (988%)

Cash: $81 (1250% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $64 (988% 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 988% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 888%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $65	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$9 - $64	139%
Webtpa [100127]	$49 - $64	756%
Fmolhs Employees [100257]	$57	880%
La Women'S Healthcare [100265]	$64	988%
Verity [100266]	$64	988%
Aetna	$65 - $76	1003%
Cigna	$65 - $67	1003%
Coventry [100010]	$65	1003%
Ppo Plus [100259]	$65	1003%
Beech Street [100260]	$69	1065%
Multiplan [100258]	$71	1096%
Private Health [100261]	$71	1096%
Humana	$76	1173%
Meritain [100063]	$76	1173%

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 $81.
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 Womans 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.