CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $131
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Methodist Charlton Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $131 (2022%)
Insurance Median: $9 (139%)
Cash: $131 (2022% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (139% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $22 77%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 77%
Aetna $6 - $10 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $21 93%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $7 93%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $6 93%
Wellcare [7016] $6 93%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $7 108%
Cigna $7 - $12 108%
Globalhealth [1003] $7 108%
Humana $7 108%
Procare Advantage [7018] $7 108%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $7 108%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $7 108%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $8 123%
Coralvita [9216] $8 123%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $8 123%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $9 139%
Molina [3017] $9 139%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $10 154%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $10 154%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $11 170%
Allied National [2031] $11 170%
Ambetter / Centene $11 170%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $11 170%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $11 170%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $12 185%
Web Tpa [3049] $12 185%
Department Of Labor [8004] $13 201%
Evry Health [1013] $13 201%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $13 201%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $13 201%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $13 201%
Sana Benefits [3069] $13 201%
Velocity [3070] $13 201%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $16 247%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $16 247%
Dart Member Care [3039] $18 278%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $18 278%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $18 278%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3500 W Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75237
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals