CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at University Health System, Inc is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 4.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $14 (271%)
Insurance Median: $22 (426%)
Cash: $14 (271% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (426% 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 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). 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 $2 - $39 39%
Aetna $5 - $39 97%
American Health $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $36 97%
Cigna $5 - $42 97%
Devoted Health $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $6 97%
Nhc $5 97%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $5 97%
Wellpoint $5 - $7 97%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $22 426%
Multiplan $34 659%
Nx Health $34 659%
Phcs $34 659%
Naphcare $36 698%
Coventry $39 756%
Beechstreet $42 814%
Prime Health $42 - $56 814%
Seven Corners $42 814%
Usa $45 872%
Evolutions $50 969%
Galaxy $50 969%
Healthsmart $50 969%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals