CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Sweeny Community Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 10.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $53 (1027%)
Insurance Median: $54 (1047%)
Cash: $53 (1027% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (1047% 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 1047% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 947%). 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
Aetna $3 - $63 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $54 388%
Evercare Mcaid $33 - $54 640%
UnitedHealthcare $36 - $87 698%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $39 - $63 756%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $39 - $64 756%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $39 - $64 756%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $39 - $63 756%
Coventry Mcr Adv $39 - $63 756%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $39 - $63 756%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $39 - $63 756%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $39 - $63 756%
Cigna $43 - $71 833%
Community Hlth Choice Star $47 - $77 911%
Molina Mcaid $47 - $77 911%
Superior Hp Mcaid $47 - $77 911%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $47 - $77 911%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $47 - $77 911%
Beech Street - All Plans $50 - $82 969%
Community Care Network - All Plans $54 - $87 1047%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $60 - $98 1163%
Multiplan - All Plans $60 - $98 1163%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $65 - $105 1260%
Amerigroup Mcaid $67 - $109 1298%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals