CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Adventist Health and Rideout

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $22
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Adventist Health and Rideout is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 6.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 726 4Th St, Marysville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $22 (426%)

Insurance Median: $33 (640%)

Cash: $22 (426% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (640% 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 640% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 540%). 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
Bc Mcal	$1	19%
Healthnet Mcal	$3 - $33	58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $126	97%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$5	97%
Tricare	$5	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $142	97%
Kaiser Mcal	$6	116%
Medi-Cal	$6	116%
Partnership Hp Mcal -All Plans	$6	116%
Ca Health And Wellness- All Plans	$7	136%
Celtic Mcaid-All Plans	$7	136%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$9	174%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans	$9 - $98	174%
Aetna	$10 - $115	194%
Blue Shield Uc Care Members	$11 - $130	213%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$11 - $124	213%
Cigna	$12 - $139	233%
First Health-All Plans	$13 - $143	252%
Interplan-All Plans	$13 - $147	252%
Phcs-All Plans	$13 - $143	252%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$14 - $155	271%
Multiplan-All Plans	$14 - $155	271%

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 $22.
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 Adventist Health and Rideout 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.