CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $20
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $20 (388%)
Insurance Median: $7 (136%)
Cash: $20 (388% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (136% 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
Seaview $4 78%
Alignment Health Plan $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $7 97%
California Workers Compensation $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Non Contracted $5 97%
Scan Health Plan $5 97%
Tricare $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $9 97%
Wellcare Of California $5 97%
Medi-Cal $6 116%
Aetna $7 - $35 136%
Cigna $7 136%
Valley Care $7 - $8 136%
Ventura County Health Care Plan $8 155%
Gold Coast Health Plan $9 - $12 174%
Medicaid / KanCare $9 - $12 174%
Kaiser Commercial $18 349%
Blue Shield Epn $20 388%
Multiplan $20 388%
Health Net Commercial $21 407%
Blue Shield Commercial $23 446%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 147 North Brent Street, Ventura, CA 93003
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals