CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Medical Center Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $113 (1744%)

Insurance Median: $14 (216%)

Cash: $113 (1744% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $14 (216% 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 216% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 116%). 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
Geha	$3	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $9	46%
Corvel Wc	$5	77%
Medicaid / KanCare	$5 - $6	77%
Superior Chips	$5	77%
Aetna	$6 - $116	93%
Ambetter / Centene	$6 - $7	93%
Amerigroup	$6	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $76	93%
Care Improvement Plus	$6	93%
Community Health Choice	$6	93%
First Care Health Plan	$6	93%
Humana	$6	93%
Novitas Solutions	$6	93%
Superior Health Plan	$6	93%
Triwest Va Ccn	$6	93%
Wellcare By Allwell	$7	108%
Group Resources	$8	123%
Workers Comp	$13	201%
Health Select	$18 - $76	278%
90 Degree Benefits	$21 - $84	324%
Cigna	$27	417%
Caprock	$28 - $33	432%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$31 - $106	478%
State Comptroller	$88	1358%
Texas Mutual Wc	$116	1790%
Firstcare	$123	1898%

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 $113.
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 Medical Center 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.