Blood test, calcium
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $1 - $7 | 19% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5 - $14 | 97% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $5 | 97% |
| Vc Hope | $5 | 97% |
| Va | $5 | 97% |
| Medicare (plans) | $5 | 97% |
| Humana | $5 | 97% |
| Cigna | $8 | 155% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $9 | 174% |
| Aetna | $16 - $18 | 310% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $21 | 407% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82310, representing a blood test for calcium, Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, has a negotiated rate of $5.00, which is slightly lower than the Medicare benchmark of $5.16. This facility is a Part A provider and does not have a listed cash or median paid amount available in the current dataset. While commercial payers like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna have negotiated rates within the $5.00 to $5.16 range, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective for those with high-deductible plans if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. It is always advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs.
This service is categorized under laboratory testing, and the facility's pricing reflects standard commercial and Medicare benchmarks for this procedure. Although specific county or state average data was not provided in the source information, the Medicare rate serves as a reliable federal baseline for evaluating pricing fairness, as commercial rates typically range from 200% to 300% of Medicare, whereas fair pricing is generally defined as 120% to 150%. Patients should request an itemized billing audit to ensure no errors, such as unbundled codes or services not rendered, are included in the final statement, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies. Additionally, under the No Surprises Act, patients are protected from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, so they should verify their network status and deductible coverage before scheduling to avoid unexpected charges.