CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 5.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $72 (1111%)

Insurance Median: $37 (571%)

Cash: $72 (1111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (571% 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 571% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 471%). 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

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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
Superior Health Plan	$3 - $71	46%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$6 - $253	93%
Humana	$6 - $415	93%
Triwest	$6	93%
American Health Plan	$7	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $38	108%
Corvel	$7	108%
Prime Health Services	$7	108%
Procare Advantage	$7	108%
Texas Workforce Commission	$7 - $195	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$7 - $9	108%
Injury Management Organization	$8	123%
Sedgwick	$10	154%
Cigna	$11 - $357	170%
Aetna	$12 - $326	185%
Midcoast	$12 - $326	185%
Quiktrip	$12 - $326	185%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$12 - $344	185%
Imagine Health	$13 - $371	201%
Independent Medical System	$13 - $355	201%
Curative	$14 - $385	216%
First Health	$15 - $415	231%
Healthsmart	$15 - $444	231%
Private Health Care System	$16 - $444	247%

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 $72.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest 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.