CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Bayou Bend Health System is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $30 (581%)
Insurance Median: $14 (271%)
Cash: $30 (581% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $36 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $50 136%
Tricare $7 - $32 136%
Aetna $8 - $48 155%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans $8 - $36 155%
Humana $8 - $46 155%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans $8 - $36 155%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only $8 - $36 155%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans $8 - $36 155%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $41 174%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans $11 - $50 213%
Cigna $11 - $50 213%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only $11 - $50 213%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only $11 - $50 213%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans $12 - $53 233%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans $12 - $53 233%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans $12 - $53 233%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans $13 - $57 252%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans $13 - $57 252%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans $13 - $57 252%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans $14 - $64 271%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans $14 - $60 271%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans $14 - $60 271%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals