CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Bienville Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $79
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Bienville Medical Center is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 10.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1175 Pine Street, Arcadia, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $79 (1219%)

Insurance Median: $71 (1096%)

Cash: $79 (1219% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (1096% 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 1096% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 996%). 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
Aetna	$6 - $132	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6 - $8	93%
Mmd Amerihealth Caritas	$6 - $8	93%
Mmd Healthy Blue	$6 - $8	93%
Mmd La Hlth Conn	$6 - $8	93%
Mmd Misc	$6 - $8	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $71	93%
Ambetter / Centene	$7 - $71	108%
Humana	$7 - $85	108%
Mcr American Hlth Adv	$7 - $71	108%
Medicare (plans)	$7 - $71	108%
Misc Mgd Care	$7 - $132	108%
Mmc Blue Advantage	$7 - $71	108%
Mmc Misc	$7 - $71	108%
Peoples Health Mcr Adv	$7 - $71	108%
Va Health	$7 - $71	108%
Cashiering	$53 - $79	818%
Cigna	$66	1019%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79	1219%
Wc City Of Arcadia	$119	1836%
Wc House Of Raeford	$119	1836%
Wc Misc	$119	1836%
Wc Stonetrust	$119	1836%
Aarp	$132	2037%
Allegiance Health Managme	$132	2037%
Amfirst	$132	2037%
Apwu	$132	2037%
Liberty Mutual	$132	2037%
Misc Comm A-L	$132	2037%
Misc Comm M-Z	$132	2037%
Tricare	$132	2037%

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 $79.
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 Bienville 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.