CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $61
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 11.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$61

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: $34 (659%)
Insurance Median: $61 (1182%)
Cash: $34 (659% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $61 (1182% 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 1182% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1082%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 97%
Corvel $5 97%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry) $6 116%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry) $6 116%
Humana $6 116%
Sentara Health Plan $6 - $60 116%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $79 116%
Aetna $49 - $64 950%
Gateway - Tier 3 $53 1027%
Vhn - Ultra $60 1163%
Cigna $62 - $66 1202%
Connecticare $68 1318%
Vhn - Plus $75 1453%
Gateway - Tier 2 $78 1512%
Vhn $78 1512%
Integrated Health Plan $82 1589%
Vhn - Link $87 1686%
Gateway - Tier 1 $92 1783%
Vhn - Secondary Payors $92 1783%
National Provider Network $93 1802%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA 24651
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals