Blood test, calcium
Facility: Cheyenne County Hospital
Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82310
- Insurance Median: $16
- Cash Discount Price: $16
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x 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 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $8 - $16 | 155% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $11 | 213% |
| First Health - All Plans | $11 | 213% |
| Choice Care - All Plans | $12 | 233% |
| Tricare | $12 | 233% |
| Healthy Blue Mcr Adv | $12 | 233% |
| Aetna | $12 - $16 | 233% |
| Firstguard - All Plans | $13 | 252% |
| Wppa - All Plans | $15 | 291% |
| Healthwave Mcaid - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Unicare - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Ppo Next - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Childrens Mercy - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Cpm - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Preferred Hc - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Integrated Hp - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Midlands Choice - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Healthy Blue Mcaid - All Other Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Health Partners - All Plans | $16 | 310% |
| Providers Care-All Plans | $25 | 484% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test code 82310 at Cheyenne County Hospital, the cash price is $16.00, which matches the facility's negotiated rate and the state average. This service is billed at a 3.1% markup above the Medicare benchmark of $5.16, reflecting a fair pricing structure typical for Critical Access Hospitals in Kansas. While many commercial payers negotiate rates between $11 and $25, the cash price remains consistent across all plans, meaning patients with high-deductible policies may save money by paying directly rather than relying on insurance, which often incurs higher administrative costs.
Patients should verify their specific plan details before scheduling, as some insurers may apply different negotiated rates depending on their network tier. If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, ask the billing office about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the final amount owed. To ensure accuracy, always request a full itemized bill rather than accepting a summary invoice, as this allows you to review every charge and dispute any errors before payment.