CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,305
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,305

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: $1,305 (20139%)
Insurance Median: $7 (108%)
Cash: $1,305 (20139% 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
Amerigroup $5 77%
Christus Mcd $5 77%
Texas Health Network $5 77%
Aetna $6 - $7 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $504 93%
Cigna $6 - $1,044 93%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan $6 93%
Humana $6 - $32 93%
Independent Medical System $6 93%
Molina Healthcare $6 93%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $6 93%
United $6 - $587 93%
Wellmed $6 93%
American Health Plan $7 108%
Humanna $7 108%
Molina $7 108%
Physicians Health Choice $7 108%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $7 108%
Pyramid Life $7 108%
Shared Health $7 108%
Superior Health Plan $7 - $78 108%
Triwest Health Alliance $7 108%
Superior $10 154%
Corvel Corporation $13 201%
Omni Healthcare $14 216%
Healthcare Highways $251 3873%
Texas Workforce Commission $313 4830%
Averde Health $431 6651%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $561 - $1,109 8657%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $587 9059%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $718 11080%
Multiplan Phcs $783 12083%
National Healthcare Solutions $783 12083%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $783 12083%
Southwest Medical $783 12083%
Usc Health Services $783 12083%
First Health $805 12423%
Coastal Comp $848 13086%
Newton Ppo $914 14105%
Texas True Choice $979 15108%
Beech Street $1,044 16111%
Usa Managed Care $1,044 16111%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals