Blood test, calcium
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82310
- Insurance Median: $5
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $1 - $7 | 19% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $5 | 97% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $5 | 97% |
| Humana | $5 | 97% |
| Vc Hope | $5 | 97% |
| Via Christi Research | $5 | 97% |
| Medicare (plans) | $5 | 97% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5 - $14 | 97% |
| Va | $5 | 97% |
| Corizon | $6 | 116% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $9 | 174% |
| Aetna | $16 | 310% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $21 | 407% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test, calcium (CPT 82310) at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the facility's negotiated rates average $5.00, which aligns closely with the Medicare benchmark of $5.16 and the state of Kansas average. This facility is in-network for 13 major payers, including Medicare, which sets a fixed rate of $5.16 for this service. Because the negotiated rate is nearly identical to the Medicare amount, there is no significant markup over the federal baseline, indicating a transparent pricing structure that adheres to fair value standards.
While the facility does not list a specific cash-pay price, patients with high-deductible plans should verify if paying out-of-pocket directly could result in lower costs than the standard insurance negotiated rate of $5.00. It is recommended to contact the hospital billing department to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% when paid upfront. Additionally, since the facility is a voluntary non-profit, patients should request an itemized bill to ensure all charges are accurate and to avoid potential balance billing, though the No Surprises Act generally protects against unexpected out-of-network charges at this in-network location.