CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 W 38Th St, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $52 (1008%)
Insurance Median: $5 (97%)
Cash: $52 (1008% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (97% 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
Ambetter / Centene $4 - $9 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $24 78%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $4 - $5 78%
Dell Star $4 - $5 78%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 78%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $4 - $5 78%
Wellpoint Star $4 - $5 78%
Wellpoint Star Kids $4 78%
Wellpoint Star Plus $4 - $5 78%
Aarp Mc Wellmed $5 97%
Addr Cancer Together $5 97%
Aetna $5 - $38 97%
Connected Senior Care $5 97%
Covid Hrsa $5 97%
Cshcn Cidc $5 97%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement $5 97%
Humana $5 - $9 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Pphp Mcr Advantage $5 97%
Research Study $5 97%
Sendero Chap $5 97%
Smarthealth $5 97%
Superior Allwell $5 97%
Tricare $5 97%
Tx Independence Hp $5 97%
Uhcpcip $5 97%
Wellcare Med Advantage $5 97%
Champva $6 - $7 116%
Occunet $7 136%
Sendero Idealcare $9 174%
Cigna $12 233%
Seton Performance Plus $12 233%
Covenant Health $28 543%
Superior Star $58 1124%
Superior Star Foster $58 1124%
Superior Star Kids $58 1124%
Superior Star Plus $58 1124%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $65 1260%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1201 W 38Th St, Austin, TX 78705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals