CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $110 (1698%)
Insurance Median: $11 (170%)
Cash: $110 (1698% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (170% 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
Avalon $4 62%
Humana $4 - $97 62%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $26 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $36 93%
Healthteam $6 93%
Absolute Total Care $7 108%
Aetna $7 - $41 108%
Corporate Benefits Service $7 108%
Devoted Health $7 108%
Longevity Health $7 108%
Molina $7 108%
Alliance Behavioral Health $11 170%
Amerihealth Caritas $11 170%
Carolina Complete Health $11 170%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $11 170%
Partners Behavioral Health $11 170%
Surgery Plus $11 170%
Vaya Behavioral Health $11 170%
Wellcare $11 170%
Cigna $12 - $20 185%
Carolina Caring $16 - $87 247%
Gaston County Jail $21 324%
Medcost $42 648%
Beech Street $90 1389%
Multiplan $90 1389%
Self Pay $99 1528%
First Health Network $104 1605%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals