CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Banner Lassen Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $32
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Banner Lassen Medical Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 8.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1800 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $32 (620%)

Insurance Median: $44 (853%)

Cash: $32 (620% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (853% 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 853% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 753%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1	19%
Partnership Healthplan Of Ca	$7	136%
Banner Health	$19 - $23	368%
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $52	368%
Imperial Health Plan Of California, Inc	$25 - $31	484%
Network Providers, Llc	$25 - $30	484%
Blue Shield Of California	$40 - $49	775%
Multiplan	$41 - $50	795%
Cigna	$44 - $53	853%
Coventry	$44 - $54	853%
First Health	$44 - $54	853%
Health Net	$45 - $54	872%

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 $32.
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 Banner Lassen 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.