CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Aiken Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $147
  • Cash Discount Price: $136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Aiken Regional Medical Center is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 22.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 302 University Parkway, Aiken, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$147

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: $136 (2099%)
Insurance Median: $147 (2269%)
Cash: $136 (2099% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $147 (2269% 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 2269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2169%). 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
Molina $8 123%
Select_Health_Of_Sc $8 123%
Wellcare $8 123%
Medcost $76 - $147 1173%
Humana $168 - $326 2593%
Multiplan $196 - $381 3025%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 302 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals