CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $114 (1759%)
Insurance Median: $22 (340%)
Cash: $114 (1759% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (340% 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 340% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 240%). 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
Wellpoint [1007] $5 - $26 77%
Aetna $6 - $171 93%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380] $6 93%
Molina [1382] $6 - $23 93%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056] $6 - $28 93%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801] $6 93%
Superior Health Plan [1402] $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $205 201%
Superior Healthplan [1383] $21 324%
Care Improvement Plus [1104] $60 926%
Procare Advantage [2104] $60 926%
Cigna $134 - $171 2068%
UnitedHealthcare $170 2623%
Great West Healthcare [1037] $171 2639%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals