Blood test, calcium
Facility: University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82310
- Insurance Median: $30
- Cash Discount Price: $11
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.81x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 581% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 481%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $16 - $29 | 310% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $16 - $42 | 310% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $16 - $29 | 310% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $19 - $35 | 368% |
| Alt Meritain Health [503999911] | $23 - $42 | 446% |
| Php [503200005] | $23 - $42 | 446% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $23 - $42 | 446% |
| Cigna | $23 - $56 | 446% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $23 - $42 | 446% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $23 - $42 | 446% |
| National Assn Letter Carriers [503200019] | $23 - $42 | 446% |
| Aetna | $23 - $42 | 446% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $27 - $49 | 523% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $32 - $60 | 620% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $34 - $63 | 659% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test, calcium procedure (CPT 82310) at the University of KS Health System Great Bend Campus, the facility's cash median price is $11.00, which is significantly lower than the state average markup of 5.8% above the Medicare rate of $5.16. While the facility's negotiated rates range from $16 to $63 across 15 different payers, patients with high-deductible plans may find paying cash directly more cost-effective if their insurance negotiated rates exceed the cash price. It is important to note that while the facility is an Acute Care Hospital owned by a Government Hospital District, commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overhead that inflates the baseline price by 20% to 40%, making the direct cash rate a strong benchmark for comparison.
To ensure you are receiving the most accurate pricing, always request an itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes that can be corrected in writing. Although the facility offers a cash median of $11.00, patients should inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% when paid upfront to bypass costly claims processing and administrative fees. Be cautious of summary bills that obscure individual charges; demand a full line-by-line statement to verify that no services were rendered or that components of the test were incorrectly split into separate line items.