CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Acadian Medical Center is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 22.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

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: $70 (1080%)

Insurance Median: $145 (2238%)

Cash: $70 (1080% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $145 (2238% 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 2238% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2138%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Pp0/Manged Care	$5 - $239	77%
Ppo/Manged Care	$5 - $239	77%
Tricare	$5 - $6	77%
Aetna	$6 - $45	93%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$6 - $45	93%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$6 - $45	93%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$6 - $45	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6 - $239	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6 - $239	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $45	93%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$7 - $50	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12	185%
Charity/Map	$68 - $239	1049%
American Postal Workers	$145 - $152	2238%
Work Comp	$205 - $215	3164%
Auto Insurance	$228 - $239	3519%
Bankers Fidelity	$228 - $239	3519%
Commerical	$228 - $239	3519%
Commerical Ip	$228 - $239	3519%
Industrial	$228 - $239	3519%
Mra Auto/Liability	$228 - $239	3519%

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 $70.
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 Acadian Medical Center 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.