CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 3.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

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: $70 (1080%)
Insurance Median: $22 (340%)
Cash: $70 (1080% 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
Texas Healthspring $3 46%
Aetna $6 - $13 93%
Allwell $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $24 93%
Christus Health $6 - $9 93%
Community First $6 - $28 93%
Coventry $6 93%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $6 93%
El Paso First $6 93%
First Care $6 93%
Humana $6 - $17 93%
Molina $6 93%
Superior $6 93%
Triwest $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $7 93%
Wellcare $6 93%
Amerigroup $7 - $28 108%
Devoted Health Plan $7 108%
Imperial Health Plan $7 108%
Medicare (plans) $7 108%
Procare Advantage $7 108%
Provider Partners Health Plan $7 108%
Shared Health Insurance Company $7 108%
Texas Childrens Health Plan $7 108%
Texas Independence Health Plan $7 108%
Us Imaging Network $7 108%
Employer Direct $8 123%
Gilsbar Inc. $8 123%
Naphcare Inc. $13 201%
Cigna $26 - $33 401%
Community First Health Plan $80 - $103 1235%
Healthcare Highways $81 - $106 1250%
Christian Brothers Services $100 - $129 1543%
First Health $118 - $153 1821%
Healthsmart $118 - $188 1821%
Multiplan $118 - $153 1821%
Phcs $118 - $153 1821%
Five Point Credit Union $127 - $164 1960%
Medicus Internatiaonal $136 - $176 2099%
Beech Street $145 - $188 2238%
Health Management Network $145 - $188 2238%
Provider Select $145 - $188 2238%
National Choicecare $172 - $223 2654%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11212 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals