CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $67
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at Texas Childrens Hospital is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 10.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$67

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: $84 (1296%)
Insurance Median: $67 (1034%)
Cash: $84 (1296% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $67 (1034% 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 1034% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 934%). 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
Superior Chip $6 - $7 93%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd $7 108%
Community Health Choice $11 - $82 170%
First Care Health Plan $19 - $82 293%
UnitedHealthcare $19 - $82 293%
Molina Mcd $21 - $38 324%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $81 370%
Community First Health Plan Mcd $28 - $51 432%
Cook Children'S Health Plan $28 - $51 432%
Cigna $40 - $82 617%
Aetna $45 - $82 694%
Kelseycare $46 - $83 710%
Healthsmart $49 - $90 756%
Evolutions Healthcare $52 - $96 802%
First Health $62 - $122 957%
Multiplan $63 - $115 972%
Galaxy Health Network $66 - $122 1019%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens