CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $20
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Ohio State University State Health System is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 3.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$20

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%)
Insurance Median: $20 (388%)
Ins. Median: $20 (388% 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 388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 288%). 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
Aetna $5 - $40 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $49 97%
Buckeye Community $5 - $8 97%
Caresource $5 - $8 97%
Healthspan $5 - $24 97%
Humana $5 - $49 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $6 97%
Medigold $5 97%
Mmo $5 - $6 97%
Molina $5 - $9 97%
United $5 97%
Upper Ohio Valley $5 - $33 97%
Osu Health Plan $16 - $25 310%
Ohio Ppo $19 - $22 368%
Odrc $20 388%
Cigna $30 581%
Ohiohealth $32 - $38 620%
Lifetrac $34 659%
Frontpath $40 775%
Multiplan $40 775%
Healthsmart $45 872%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals