CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Fort Loudoun Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Fort Loudoun Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr, Lenoir City, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

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: $11 (213%)
Insurance Median: $7 (136%)
Cash: $11 (213% 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
Wellpoint $2 - $5 39%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $5 58%
Aetna $5 - $7 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $11 97%
Cigna $5 - $11 97%
Devoted Health $5 97%
Farm Bureau $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Tricare $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Ehn $6 - $23 116%
Correctional Medical Services $8 - $31 155%
Community Services Network $9 - $34 174%
Novanet $10 - $39 194%
Usa Managed Care Organization $10 - $36 194%
Direct Care America $11 - $42 213%
Medsave Usa $11 - $42 213%
National Provider Network $11 - $42 213%
Beech Street $12 - $44 233%
Ccn Managed Care $12 - $44 233%
Initial Group $12 - $46 233%
Galaxy Health Network $13 - $47 252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr, Lenoir City, TN 37772
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals