CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $49
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Antelope Valley Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $49 (950%)
Insurance Median: $6 (116%)
Cash: $49 (950% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (116% 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.

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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
Alignment Healthcare $5 97%
Brand New Day $5 97%
Central Health Plan Of California $5 97%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $5 97%
For Your Benefit $5 97%
Health Net Of California $5 - $7 97%
Humana $5 97%
L.A. Care Health Plan $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Aids Foundation $6 116%
Align Senior Care Ca $6 116%
Champion Health Plan $6 116%
Clever Care Health Plan $6 116%
Ca State Prison $7 136%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $8 155%
Blue Shield $9 174%
Aetna $13 252%
Cigna $24 465%
Blue Shield Of California $550 10659%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals