CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $5 (97%)
Insurance Median: $9 (174%)
Cash: $5 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (174% 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
Aetna $5 - $29 97%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $5 97%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $10 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%
UnitedHealthcare $5 97%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $5 97%
Tricare $6 116%
Zelis $6 - $37 116%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $7 - $43 136%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $7 - $40 136%
First Health Network $8 - $50 155%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $8 - $50 155%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $8 - $50 155%
Cigna $9 - $58 174%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $9 - $57 174%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $9 - $54 174%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $9 - $54 174%
Prime Health Services Ppo $9 - $57 174%
Usa Managed Care Network $9 - $57 174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals