CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $8
Cash Discount Price: $7
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is $8. 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 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $8 (155%)

Cash: $7 (136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8 (155% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $13	97%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$5	97%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$5	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $11	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%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$7 - $19	136%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$7 - $19	136%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$8 - $23	155%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$8 - $23	155%
First Health Network	$9 - $25	174%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$9 - $26	174%
Usa Managed Care Network	$9 - $26	174%
Cigna	$25	484%
Zelis	$25	484%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $7.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82310.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82310.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.