CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $15
Cash Discount Price: $12
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15

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: $12 (185%)

Insurance Median: $15 (231%)

Cash: $12 (185% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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.

Billing Status

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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
Humana	$5 - $6	77%
Cigna	$6 - $59	93%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$6	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$6	93%
Medicare (plans)	$6 - $7	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6	93%
Aetna	$7 - $118	108%
Shared Health Mississippi	$7	108%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$8 - $74	123%
Zelis	$9 - $76	139%
Ambetter / Centene	$10	154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11 - $12	170%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$11 - $94	170%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$12 - $103	185%
Select Administrative Services Network	$12 - $103	185%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$18	278%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$18	278%

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 $12.
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 Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock 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.