CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $68
Cash Discount Price: $56
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 10.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$68

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: $56 (864%)

Insurance Median: $68 (1049%)

Cash: $56 (864% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $68 (1049% 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 1049% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 949%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $123	93%
Humana	$6 - $123	93%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$6	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $100	93%
Aetna	$7 - $137	108%
Cigna	$7 - $88	108%
Liberty Health	$7	108%
Amerihealth	$13 - $30	201%
Carolina Complete	$13 - $30	201%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$13 - $30	201%
Wellcare	$13 - $30	201%
Caresource North Carolina	$24 - $56	370%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$34 - $79	525%
Amps	$41 - $94	633%
Plotkin Health	$44 - $103	679%
Medcost	$53 - $128	818%
Primary Physician Care	$55 - $127	849%
Multiplan	$56 - $128	864%
Phcs	$56 - $128	864%
Employers Choice Network	$72 - $166	1111%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$72 - $166	1111%

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 $56.
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 Novant Health Presbyterian 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.