CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $18
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 10.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 275 Hospital Drive, Ukiah, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $18 (349%)

Insurance Median: $55 (1066%)

Cash: $18 (349% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (1066% 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 1066% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 966%). 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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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
Blue Shield Epn-All Other Plans	$2 - $48	39%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$2 - $49	39%
Healthnet-All Plans	$2 - $73	39%
Western Growers-All Plans	$2 - $66	39%
Beech Street-All Plans	$3 - $108	58%
Choice Care-All Plans	$3 - $108	58%
Cigna	$3 - $99	58%
Foundation For Medical Care-All Plans	$3 - $95	58%
Health Mgmt Network-All Plans	$3 - $108	58%
Interplan-All Plans	$3 - $104	58%
Kaiser-All Other Plans	$3 - $102	58%
Mendocino Lcc District-All Plans	$3 - $83	58%
Networks By Design-All Plans	$3 - $102	58%
Phcs Multiplan-All Plans	$3 - $102	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$3 - $106	58%
Kaiser Medi-Cal	$4 - $6	78%
Medi-Cal	$4 - $6	78%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$4 - $114	78%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$5	97%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$5	97%
Tricare	$5	97%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$9	174%
Aetna	$45	872%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $69	1008%

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 $18.
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 Ukiah Valley 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.