CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $25 (484%)
Insurance Median: $5 (97%)
Cash: $25 (484% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (97% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $17 58%
Aetna $5 - $6 97%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $5 97%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $5 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 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 97%
First Health Network $61 1182%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $69 1337%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $92 1783%
Cigna $115 2229%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $124 2403%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals