CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Sierra View Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $3
Cash Discount Price: $2
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Sierra View Medical Center is $3. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $2 (39%)

Insurance Median: $3 (58%)

Cash: $2 (39% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3 (58% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$1 - $56	19%
Healthnet	$1 - $64	19%
Kaiser	$1 - $60	19%
Multiplan	$1 - $73	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2 - $77	39%
Blue Shield	$2 - $76	39%
Cigna	$2 - $77	39%
Healthsmart	$2 - $73	39%
Dignity Health	$4 - $6	78%
Lasalle	$4 - $5	78%
Humana	$5	97%

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 $2.
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 Sierra View 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.