CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Novant Health Medical Park Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $70
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Novant Health Medical Park Hospital is $70. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 10.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1950 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$70

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: $64 (988%)

Insurance Median: $70 (1080%)

Cash: $64 (988% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $70 (1080% 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 1080% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 980%). 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 - $84	93%
Humana	$6 - $90	93%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$6	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $78	93%
Aetna	$7 - $93	108%
Cigna	$7 - $69	108%
Liberty Health	$7	108%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$13 - $28	201%
Amerihealth	$23 - $28	355%
Carolina Complete	$23 - $28	355%
Wellcare	$23 - $28	355%
Caresource North Carolina	$39 - $46	602%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$55 - $66	849%
Plotkin Health	$58 - $70	895%
Amps	$63 - $75	972%
Medcost	$82 - $109	1265%
Primary Physician Care	$85 - $102	1312%
Beechstreet	$87 - $104	1343%
Multiplan	$87 - $104	1343%
Phcs	$87 - $104	1343%
Employers Choice Network	$94 - $113	1451%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$94 - $113	1451%

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 $64.
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 Medical Park Hospital 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.