CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $334
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $334. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$334

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $334 (6473%)
Insurance Median: $9 (174%)
Cash: $334 (6473% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (174% 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
Aetna $5 - $29 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $131 97%
Blue Shield Ca $5 - $271 97%
Brown Toland $5 97%
Chinese Community $5 - $217 97%
Connected Care $5 97%
Health Net $5 - $9 97%
Health Plan San Mateo $5 - $6 97%
Humana $5 97%
Kaiser $5 - $254 97%
Mhn $5 97%
United $5 - $6 97%
California Health & Wellness $6 116%
Partnership Health Plan $6 116%
Sfhp $6 116%
Kentfield $15 291%
Oscar $17 329%
Cigna $22 - $24 426%
Magellan $76 - $200 1473%
Healthsmart $89 - $234 1725%
Multiplan $105 - $277 2035%
Us Behavioral Health $127 - $334 2461%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals