CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $13
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $13 (201%)
Insurance Median: $9 (139%)
Cash: $13 (201% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (139% 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
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $13 93%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $6 93%
Humana $6 93%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Ochsner Health Plan $6 93%
Tricare $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 93%
Aetna $7 - $16 108%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $7 108%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $7 108%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $7 108%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $22 340%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $22 340%
Zelis $25 386%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $28 432%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $28 432%
First Health Network $30 463%
Cigna $31 478%
Prime Health Services Ppo $31 478%
Usa Managed Care Network $31 478%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals