CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Ascension Seton Southwest

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $124
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Ascension Seton Southwest is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7900 Fm 1826, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$124

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: $124 (1914%)
Insurance Median: $7 (108%)
Cash: $124 (1914% 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
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $12 77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $31 77%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $5 - $7 77%
Dell Star $5 - $7 77%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 77%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $5 - $7 77%
Wellpoint Star $5 - $7 77%
Wellpoint Star Kids $5 77%
Wellpoint Star Plus $5 - $7 77%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $6 93%
Addr Cancer Together $6 93%
Aetna $6 - $48 93%
Covid Hrsa $6 93%
Cshcn Cidc $6 93%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $6 93%
Humana $6 - $11 93%
Medicare (plans) $6 93%
Research Study $6 93%
Sendero Chap $6 93%
Smarthealth $6 93%
Superior Allwell $6 93%
Tricare $6 93%
Wellcare Med Advantage $6 93%
Connected Senior Care $7 108%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $7 108%
Tx Independence Hp $7 108%
Champva $8 - $9 123%
Occunet $9 139%
Sendero Idealcare $11 170%
Cigna $15 231%
Seton Performance Plus $16 247%
Covenant Health $35 540%
Superior Star $137 2114%
Superior Star Foster $137 2114%
Superior Star Kids $137 2114%
Superior Star Plus $137 2114%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $154 2377%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7900 Fm 1826, Austin, TX 78737
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals