CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Lompoc Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Lompoc Valley Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 E Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $35 (678%)
Insurance Median: $6 (116%)
Cash: $35 (678% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (116% 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.

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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 $5 - $50 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $26 97%
Blue_Shield $5 97%
Coventry $5 - $50 97%
Health_Net $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Sansum $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $49 97%
Work_Comp $6 116%
Blue_Shield_National $8 155%
Magellan $42 814%
Cigna $59 1143%
Medi_Cal $70 1357%
Tricare $70 1357%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 E Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals