CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Cuero Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Cuero Regional Hospital is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 9.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2550 N Esplanade, Cuero, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $32 (494%)
Insurance Median: $62 (957%)
Cash: $32 (494% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (957% 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 957% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 857%). 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
Humana $5 - $8 77%
Tricare $5 77%
Aetna $6 - $128 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Superior__Plan $10 154%
Medicaid / KanCare $23 - $59 355%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $29 432%
Multiplan__Plan $54 - $111 833%
Galaxy__Plan $60 - $124 926%
Cigna $64 - $133 988%
Unicare__Plan $64 - $133 988%
Accountable_Hp_Of_America__Plan $68 - $141 1049%
Beech_Street__Plan $72 - $149 1111%
Coventry__Plan $72 - $149 1111%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2550 N Esplanade, Cuero, TX 77954
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals