CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $13
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University of Mississippi Med Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13

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: $42 (648%)

Insurance Median: $13 (201%)

Cash: $42 (648% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13 (201% 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 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). 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

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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
Medicare (plans)	$6	93%
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$6	93%
Ms-Can-Molina	$6	93%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$6	93%
Va_Ccn	$6	93%
Humana	$7	108%
Medadv_Primewell	$7	108%
Medadv_Uhc	$7	108%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$7	108%
Wellcare	$7	108%
Advhealth	$9	139%
United	$11	170%
United-Options	$11	170%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12	185%
Magnolia-Chip	$13	201%
Molina-Chip	$13	201%
Truecare-Chip	$13	201%
Molina_Exchange	$14	216%
Mpcn	$15	231%
Ambetter / Centene	$16	247%
Firstchoice	$16	247%
Firstchoice-Hum	$16	247%
Primewell	$18	278%
Cigna	$61	941%
Ppoplus	$83	1281%
Firsthealth	$85	1312%
Multiplan	$85	1312%
Aetna	$90	1389%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$90	1389%
Phcs	$95	1466%

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 $42.
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 University of Mississippi Med 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.