CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Dch Regional Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 3.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $24 (465%)
Insurance Median: $19 (368%)
Cash: $24 (465% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (368% 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 368% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 268%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $4 78%
Aetna $5 - $26 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 97%
Humana $5 - $28 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Simpra $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $48 97%
Viva $5 - $28 97%
Seven Corners $9 174%
Choicecare $19 368%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $24 465%
Cigna $26 504%
Healthnet $26 504%
Workers Comp $40 775%
Healthspring $48 930%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals