CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 8.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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%)

Insurance Median: $55 (849%)

Ins. Median: $55 (849% 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 849% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 749%). 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
Texaschildrens	$5 - $224	77%
Medicare (plans)	$12 - $224	185%
Vacare	$12 - $224	185%
Memorialhermannhealth	$18 - $382	278%
Aetna	$19 - $382	293%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $367	293%
Cigna	$19 - $382	293%
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $382	293%
Beijingst.Lucia	$20 - $382	309%
Embassyofqatar	$20 - $382	309%
Emergingtherapysolutions	$20 - $408	309%
Humana	$20 - $393	309%
Interlink	$20 - $434	309%
Ontarioministriesofhealth	$20 - $377	309%
Tricare	$20 - $382	309%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare	$22 - $408	340%
Interlink_Cancercare	$22 - $408	340%
Saudiarmedforces	$22 - $408	340%
Uae_Medical	$22 - $408	340%
Uaepoliceattache	$22 - $408	340%
Healthsmart	$23 - $434	355%
Multiplan	$23 - $439	355%
Phcs	$23 - $439	355%
Vantage	$23 - $434	355%

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 $X.
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 University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer 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.