CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Harlingen Medical Center is $8. 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 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $8 (123%)
Cash: $6 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (123% 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 - $11 77%
Superior Health Plan $5 - $11 77%
Aetna $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $21 93%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $6 93%
Cigna $6 - $10 93%
Humana $6 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Molina $6 - $12 93%
San Benito Medical Associates $6 93%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $6 - $11 93%
Tricare $6 93%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $8 93%
Veterans Evaluation Services $6 93%
Wellmed $6 93%
Workers Compensation $6 93%
Imperial Insurance Company $7 108%
Provider Partners Health Plan $7 108%
Asserta Health $8 123%
Friday Health Plan $8 123%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $8 123%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $8 123%
Employer Direct Healthcare $9 139%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $10 154%
Naphcare $10 154%
Baker Benefits Administrators $13 201%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals