CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Oakbend Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Oakbend Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $21 (324%)
Insurance Median: $18 (278%)
Cash: $21 (324% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (278% 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 278% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 178%). 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
Aetna $5 77%
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $122 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $20 93%
Friday Health Plan McR $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Friday Health Plan-All Other Plans $8 123%
Humana $64 - $69 988%
Medicaid / KanCare $106 1636%
Wellcare McAre-All Plans $111 1713%
Community Health Choice-All Plans $117 1806%
Oscar - All Plans $132 2037%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1705 Jackson St, Richmond, TX 77469
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals