CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $14
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is $14. 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 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$14

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: $14 (271%)

Ins. Median: $14 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
La Care Medi-Cal Hmo	$4 - $12	78%
Aetna	$5 - $14	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $26	97%
Blue Shield	$5 - $14	97%
La Care Dsnp	$5 - $14	97%
Medicare (plans)	$5 - $21	97%
Monarch	$5 - $14	97%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$5 - $14	97%
Healthsmart	$6 - $16	116%
Providence Healthcare	$6 - $15	116%
La Care Covered Ca	$7 - $19	136%
Scan	$7 - $18	136%
Centivo	$12 - $33	233%
Health Plan Of Nevada Commercial	$14 - $38	271%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $39	291%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82310.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82310.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.