CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $7
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$7

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$5.16

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.16 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $7 (136%)
Insurance Median: $11 (213%)
Cash: $7 (136% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (213% of 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $5 - $19 97%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $5 97%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $12 97%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $5 97%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $5 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Ochsner Health Plan $5 97%
Tricare $5 - $6 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 97%
Pace New Orleans $6 116%
First Health Network $8 - $27 155%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $8 - $27 155%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $8 - $27 155%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $9 - $29 174%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $9 - $31 174%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $9 - $28 174%
Prime Health Services Ppo $9 - $31 174%
Usa Managed Care Network $9 - $31 174%
Zelis $9 - $29 174%
Behavioral Health Systems $10 - $32 194%
Evolutions Healthcare $10 - $32 194%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $10 - $32 194%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $10 - $32 194%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $12 233%
Cigna $26 504%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals