CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Ward Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82150
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 22.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Ward Memorial Hospital is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 22.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 406 South Gary St, Monahans, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $147 (2269%)

Insurance Median: $147 (2269%)

Cash: $147 (2269% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (2269% 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 2269% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2169%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$40 - $147	617%
Firstcare	$40 - $41	617%
Medicare (plans)	$40	617%
Superior Healthplan	$40	617%
Cigna	$123	1898%
Corecare	$147	2269%
Texas True Choice	$158	2438%
Unicare	$168	2593%
Galaxy Health Network	$189	2917%
Multiplan	$189	2917%
Usa Health Network	$189	2917%
Usc Health Services	$189	2917%
Aetna	$208	3210%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $147.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82150.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ward Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82150.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.