Blood test, calcium
Facility: Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park
Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82310
- Insurance Median: $57
- Cash Discount Price: $75
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.05x 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 1105% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1005%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $45 | 872% |
| Americas Choice Provider Network | $53 | 1027% |
| Velocity | $57 | 1105% |
| Quiktrip Corporation | $57 | 1105% |
| Usa Managed Care Organization | $57 | 1105% |
| Provider Network Of America | $57 | 1105% |
| Multiplan-Phcs | $60 | 1163% |
| Prime Health Services | $64 | 1240% |
| Medincrease | $68 | 1318% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test for calcium (CPT 82310) at the Rehabilitation Hospital Of Overland Park, the cash price is $75.00, which matches the facility's listed gross charge. This cash rate is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $5.16, reflecting a markup common in commercial pricing where negotiated rates often average 200% to 300% of the federal baseline. While the facility's negotiated rates with major payers like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Velocity are set at $57.00, these amounts may still exceed the cash price for patients with high-deductible plans who have not yet met their out-of-pocket limits. In such cases, paying cash directly can sometimes result in lower total costs compared to insurance reimbursement, provided the patient verifies their deductible status and confirms the specific allowed amount before scheduling.
To secure the most favorable payment, patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% when paid upfront. These discounts bypass the administrative overhead of insurance claims processing and are often available even if the patient has insurance, as long as they request a waiver of insurance submission prior to check-in. It is also important to note that while the facility is a Part A provider in Overland Park, KS, the data provided does not include specific county or state average comparisons for this procedure, so patients should rely on the direct cash and negotiated rates listed here. Finally, if a patient receives an itemized bill, they should request a full line-by-line audit to identify any errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over