Blood test, calcium
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triwest | $5 | 97% |
| Healthy Blue | $5 | 97% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $5 | 97% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test for calcium (CPT code 82310) at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the facility's negotiated rate of $5.00 aligns closely with the state average, as indicated by a ratio of 1.0 compared to Medicare's benchmark of $5.16. This suggests the facility is pricing in line with regional standards rather than applying a significant markup. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by a voluntary non-profit, specific cash or median paid amounts are not available in the current data. However, for patients with high-deductible plans, it is often worth asking the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final cost by 20% to 50% if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price.
Patients should be aware that even though this service is covered by Triwest, Healthy Blue, and Medicaid/KanCare, the final amount owed depends on individual plan deductibles and copays. If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, you must explicitly request a waiver of insurance submission before check-in to avoid the hospital automatically submitting a claim that could void any cash discount agreements. Additionally, if you receive an itemized bill, review it carefully for any unbundled codes or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through a formal written audit dispute. Always verify your deductible status before scheduling to ensure you understand your financial responsibility.