CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $106
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $106 (2054%)
Insurance Median: $8 (155%)
Cash: $106 (2054% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (155% 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
Select Health $3 58%
Aetna $5 97%
Alignment Health $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $17 97%
Molina $5 - $8 97%
Monarch Health Plan $5 - $14 97%
Seoul Medical Group $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 97%
Central Health $6 116%
Clever Care $6 116%
Healthcare Partners $6 - $14 116%
La Care $6 116%
Cigna $8 - $12 155%
Centivo $12 233%
Blue Shield $45 - $68 872%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals