CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 8.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Scott & White Drive, College Station, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $58 (1124%)

Insurance Median: $42 (814%)

Cash: $58 (1124% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (814% 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 814% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 714%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
American Health Plan	$5	97%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$5 - $42	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $31	97%
Corvel	$5	97%
Humana	$5 - $68	97%
Prime Health Services	$5	97%
Procare Advantage	$5	97%
Superior Health Plan	$5	97%
Triwest	$5	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $9	116%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$8	155%
Sedgwick	$8	155%
Cigna	$46 - $54	891%
Aetna	$53	1027%
Employers Health Network	$53	1027%
Midcoast	$53	1027%
Quiktrip	$53	1027%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$56	1085%
Independent Medical System	$58	1124%
Imagine Health	$61	1182%
Curative	$63	1221%
First Health	$68	1318%
Healthsmart	$68 - $73	1318%
Private Health Care System	$73	1415%
Three Rivers	$87	1686%

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 $58.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati 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.