CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Piedmont Newton Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Piedmont Newton Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5126 Hospital Drive Ne, Covington, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $30 (581%)

Insurance Median: $10 (194%)

Cash: $30 (581% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (194% 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

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$3 - $5	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7	136%
Cigna	$8 - $11	155%
First Health [10303]	$69	1337%
Kaiser [10500]	$74	1434%
Novanet [10819]	$74	1434%
Phcs [10601]	$81	1570%
Beechstreet [10800]	$84	1628%
Multiplan [10600]	$84	1628%

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 $30.
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 Piedmont Newton Hospital 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.