CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $123
  • Cash Discount Price: $130
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $123. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 18.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$123

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: $130 (2006%)
Insurance Median: $123 (1898%)
Cash: $130 (2006% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $123 (1898% 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 1898% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1798%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $7 - $190 108%
Cigna $7 - $209 108%
Humana $7 - $214 108%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $133 108%
Alliance $8 - $68 123%
Amerihealth Caritas $8 - $57 123%
Carolina Complete Health $8 - $261 123%
Healthy Blue $8 - $58 123%
Ortho Carolina $8 123%
Partners $8 - $57 123%
Trillium $8 - $61 123%
Vaya $8 - $59 123%
Wellcare $8 - $58 123%
Molina $10 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $151 170%
Sandhills $58 895%
Ambetter / Centene $76 - $123 1173%
Medcost $81 - $154 1250%
Employers Health Network $115 - $138 1775%
Physician Reach Out $130 2006%
Magellan $157 2423%
Gmmi $170 2623%
Quik Trip $170 2623%
Carolina Behavioral Health $188 - $209 2901%
Choicecare $188 - $193 2901%
First Health $209 - $230 3225%
Healthgram $209 3225%
Private Health Care Systems $209 - $214 3225%
Provider Select $211 - $235 3256%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $214 3302%
Beechstreet $227 - $230 3503%
Multiplan $235 3627%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals