CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Yoakum Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $70
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.80x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Yoakum Community Hospital is $70. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 10.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$70

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: $61 (941%)
Insurance Median: $70 (1080%)
Cash: $61 (941% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $70 (1080% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1080% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 980%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $70 370%
Humana $39 602%
Kempton Group Admin Ppo-All Plans $39 602%
Medicare (plans) $39 602%
Prime Health Svcs Mcr Advantage $39 602%
Scott & White Mcare Advan $39 602%
Superior Mcr Advantage $39 602%
Triwest Va Ccn-All Plans $39 602%
Tx Independent Hp Mcr Advantage-All Plans $39 602%
UnitedHealthcare $39 - $75 602%
Superior Hix-All Other Plans $48 741%
Entrust - All Plans $66 1019%
Medicaid / KanCare $68 - $94 1049%
Amera-Net-All Plans $70 1080%
Scott & White Ppo-All Other Plans $70 1080%
Healthsmart Ppo-All Other Plans $73 1127%
Blue Bell Creameries Emp-All Plans $75 1157%
Cigna $75 1157%
Americas Health Plan-All Plans $80 1235%
Beech Street-All Plans $80 1235%
Directcare America-All Plans $80 1235%
Galaxy Ppo - All Plans $80 1235%
Health Star Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans $80 1235%
Medcorp Southwest Ppo-All Plans $80 1235%
Medical Control Ppo-All Plans $80 1235%
Phcs Multiplan - All Plans $80 1235%
Aetna $85 1312%
Healthsmart Work Comp $85 1312%
Prime Health Svcs Ppo-All Other Plans $85 1312%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 Carl Ramert Drive, Yoakum, TX 77995
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals