CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, amylase

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 82150 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82150
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, amylase at El Paso Children's Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6.48, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $14 (216%)
Insurance Median: $23 (355%)
Cash: $14 (216% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). 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
Amerigroup Tx $6 93%
Point Comfort Underwriters $6 93%
Superior $6 93%
Uh Military Va $6 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $82 108%
El Paso First Health Plan $7 108%
El Paso Health Plans $7 108%
Health Net Fed Svcs $7 108%
Molina Tx $7 108%
Western Sky $16 - $58 247%
Molina Nm $20 309%
Aetna $22 - $87 340%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $78 340%
Cigna $24 - $86 370%
Coventry Health Care $24 - $87 370%
Fortified Provider Network $24 - $87 370%
Multiplan $24 - $87 370%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79905
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens