CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Erlanger Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $48
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Erlanger Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $48 (930%)
Insurance Median: $7 (136%)
Cash: $48 (930% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (136% 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
Amerigroup $2 - $7 39%
Humana $2 - $10 39%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $8 39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $131 78%
Bluecard - Network P $4 - $14 78%
Bluecard - Network S $4 - $14 78%
Aetna $5 - $80 97%
Alexian $5 - $12 97%
American Health $5 97%
Bluecare $5 - $27 97%
Caresource $5 - $10 97%
Cigna $5 - $74 97%
Clover $5 97%
Devoted Health $5 - $9 97%
Nhc $5 97%
Upmc $5 97%
Wellpoint $5 97%
Ambetter / Centene $6 116%
Atrio Health $6 - $11 116%
Caresource Ga $7 - $13 136%
Caresource Nc $7 - $13 136%
Caresource Tn $7 - $13 136%
Point Comfort Underwriters $10 - $11 194%
Pruitthealth Premier $11 - $13 213%
Pnoa $13 252%
Olympus $90 - $123 1744%
Alliant $123 2384%
First Health $131 - $139 2539%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 975 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals