CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Dallas Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Dallas Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $6 (93%)
Insurance Median: $7 (108%)
Cash: $6 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (108% 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.

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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 $4 - $10 62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $25 77%
Cigna $5 - $7 77%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $26 77%
Superior Health Plan/Wellcare $5 - $20 77%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $26 77%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $5 - $26 77%
Care N Care Insurance Company $6 93%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) Workercomp $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Molina $6 - $28 93%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $6 - $11 93%
Tricare $6 93%
Usa Senior Care Network $6 93%
Wellmed $6 93%
American Health Plan $7 108%
Imperial Insurance Companies Mcr $7 108%
Multiplan $7 108%
Provider Partners Health Plan $7 108%
Hi Card $8 123%
Worker Compensation $8 - $13 123%
American Correction Healthcare $9 139%
Employee Direct Healthcare $9 139%
Total Plans Srvices $9 139%
Wellpath $9 139%
Corporate Remedies Workers Comp $10 154%
Naphcare -Prison $10 154%
Elap Services $11 170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals