CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $362
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Research Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $362. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$362

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $362 (7016%)
Insurance Median: $12 (233%)
Cash: $362 (7016% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (233% 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 233% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 133%). 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
Cigna $3 - $181 58%
Aetna $5 - $185 97%
Amerigroup $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $141 97%
Celtic $5 97%
Coventry $5 - $146 97%
Devoted Health $5 97%
Healthyblue $5 97%
Humana $5 - $235 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 97%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 97%
Unicare $5 97%
United $5 - $163 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $362 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Home State Health Plan $6 116%
Pyramid Life $6 116%
Oscar $8 155%
Multiplan $9 - $268 174%
Corvel Corporation $11 - $235 213%
Oha Network $12 - $181 233%
Ambetter / Centene $67 1298%
Nhc Advantage $69 1337%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $72 1395%
Universal Healthcare $127 2461%
Coventry Kc Mo $149 2888%
College Park Family Care Center $156 3023%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $174 - $181 3372%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $272 5271%
Cco, Inc. $290 5620%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $290 5620%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals