CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $81
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Dell Children's Medical Center is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 3.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $81 (1570%)

Insurance Median: $20 (388%)

Cash: $81 (1570% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (388% 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 388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 288%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $6	78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4 - $24	78%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$4 - $5	78%
Dell Star	$4	78%
UnitedHealthcare	$4	78%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$4 - $5	78%
Wellpoint Star	$4 - $5	78%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$4	78%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$4 - $5	78%
Champva	$6 - $7	116%
Humana	$9	174%
Cigna	$12	233%
Seton Performance Plus	$12	233%
Aetna	$14 - $38	271%
Covenant Health	$28	543%
Superior Star	$34 - $58	659%
Superior Star Foster	$34 - $58	659%
Superior Star Kids	$34 - $58	659%
Superior Star Plus	$34 - $58	659%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$39 - $65	756%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $81.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82310.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Dell Children's Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82310.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.