CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Christ Hospital is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $34 (659%)
Insurance Median: $6 (116%)
Cash: $34 (659% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (116% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $56 78%
Aetna $5 - $34 97%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $5 97%
Caresource [2031] $5 - $34 97%
Cigna $5 - $56 97%
Geha [2168] $5 97%
Golden Rule [2161] $5 97%
Humana $5 - $56 97%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $5 97%
Medben [2222] $5 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $56 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $5 97%
Meridian [2185] $5 97%
Perennial [4200] $5 97%
United Medical Resources [2104] $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $56 97%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $5 97%
Ambetter / Centene $6 116%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $6 - $56 116%
Allied Benefits [2163] $8 155%
First Health [2041] $8 155%
Medical Mutual [2054] $8 - $9 155%
Meritain Health [2224] $8 155%
Western And Southern [2076] $8 155%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $11 213%
Poppins Health [2299] $13 252%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $27 523%
Nalc [2178] $30 581%
Priority Health [2225] $30 581%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $34 659%
Life Synch [2080] $34 659%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $41 795%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $56 1085%
Bccp [3079] $56 1085%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $56 1085%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $56 1085%
Suburban Health [2408] $56 1085%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals