CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Comanche County Medical Center

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Comanche County Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 2.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $29 (448%)
Insurance Median: $17 (262%)
Cash: $29 (448% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (262% 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 262% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 162%). 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
Swhp Comm - All Other Plans $3 46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $16 231%
Choicecare Comm - All Other Plans $17 262%
Choicecare Mcr Adv $17 262%
Humana $17 - $32 262%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $17 262%
Pphp Mcr Adv - All Plans $17 262%
Superior Epo/Hmo - All Plans $17 262%
Swhp Mcr Adv $17 262%
Wellmed Mcr Adv - All Plans $17 262%
Alliance Wc - All Plans $25 386%
Aetna $28 432%
Molina Mcaid $28 432%
Swhp Mcaid $28 432%
Cigna $29 448%
Occunet - All Plans $34 525%
First Care Hmo - All Other Plans $38 586%
First Care Hmo Self Funded $38 586%
Mpi - All Plans $40 617%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10201 Hwy 16, Comanche, TX 76442
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals