CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at University of Alabama Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 7.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.16

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.16 (100%)
Insurance Median: $41 (795%)
Ins. Median: $41 (795% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.16 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 795% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 695%). 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
Viva $2 - $5 39%
Birmingham Fc $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 97%
Cooper Green $5 97%
Davita Villagehealth $5 97%
Humana $5 - $70 97%
Jefferson County Sheriff $5 97%
Triwest $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $45 97%
Cigna $6 - $55 116%
Ambetter / Centene $7 136%
University Of Alabama $16 - $41 310%
Aetna $20 - $50 388%
Coventry $21 - $66 407%
North Alabama Managed Care $21 - $53 407%
Comp One $24 - $59 465%
Alamed $25 - $62 484%
Construction Claims Management $25 - $61 484%
Corvel $26 - $66 504%
Evolutions $26 - $74 504%
Healthcare Alliance $26 - $66 504%
Novanet $26 - $74 504%
Prime Health Services $26 - $74 504%
Select Value Care $26 - $66 504%
Starcare $26 - $66 504%
Tethys $26 - $66 504%
Multiplan $27 - $67 523%
Department Of Labor $28 - $70 543%
Geha $28 - $70 543%
Gulf Health Plans $28 - $70 543%
Heritage Summit Health $28 - $70 543%
Mississippi Physicians $28 - $70 543%
Phifer $28 - $70 543%
Preferred Health Partnership $28 - $70 543%
Southern Nuclear $28 - $70 543%
Vantage Health Plan $28 - $70 543%
Galaxy Health Network $30 - $74 581%
National Provider Network $30 - $74 581%
North Mississippi Health Link $30 - $74 581%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals