CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Texas Childrens Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 10.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $55 (1066%)
Insurance Median: $52 (1008%)
Cash: $55 (1066% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (1008% 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 1008% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 908%). 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
Superior Chip $5 97%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd $6 116%
Community Health Choice $9 - $52 174%
First Care Health Plan $22 - $52 426%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $52 426%
Molina Mcd $25 484%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $52 562%
Community First Health Plan Mcd $33 640%
Cook Children'S Health Plan $33 640%
Cigna $47 - $52 911%
Aetna $52 1008%
Kelseycare $53 1027%
Healthsmart $57 1105%
Evolutions Healthcare $62 1202%
First Health $72 - $78 1395%
Multiplan $74 1434%
Galaxy Health Network $78 1512%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens