CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Matagorda Regional Medical Center is $32. 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 4.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $32 (494%)
Ins. Median: $32 (494% 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 494% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 394%). 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 $6 - $36 93%
Humana $6 - $38 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Triwest $6 93%
United $6 93%
Wellcare $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $40 108%
Am Better $8 123%
Alliance $9 139%
Corvel $13 201%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $57 309%
Comm Care $32 494%
Medicaid / KanCare $32 494%
Molina $32 494%
Scott & White $32 494%
Superior $32 494%
Tcstar $32 494%
Wellpoint $32 494%
Coventry First Health $41 633%
Galaxy Health $41 633%
Cigna $44 679%
Independent Medical System $49 756%
Multiplan Phcs $49 756%
Three Rivers $49 756%
Health Smart $52 802%
Usa Managed $52 802%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 104 7Th Street, Bay City, TX 77414
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals