CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $30. 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 5.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $30 (581%)
Cash: $30 (581% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (581% 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 581% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 481%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $5 - $225 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $227 97%
Geha $5 97%
Iowa Total Care $5 - $206 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $209 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $234 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $229 97%
Centivo $6 - $282 116%
Amish Hospital Aid $7 - $305 136%
Oscar $7 - $302 136%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $385 174%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $46 174%
Claimdoc $10 - $461 194%
Nova $10 - $461 194%
Health Choices $12 233%
Medical Associates $12 233%
1199 National Benefit Fund $24 465%
Allied Benefit Systems $24 465%
Asr Health Benefits $24 465%
Christian Brother Services $24 465%
Coventry $24 465%
First Health $24 465%
Lucent Health $24 465%
Luminare Health $24 465%
Medical Mutual $24 465%
Meritain $24 465%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $24 465%
Webtpa $24 465%
Preferred One $29 - $30 562%
Health Partners $30 - $31 581%
Auxiant $32 620%
Cigna $32 620%
Medica $32 620%
Midlands $32 620%
Midlands Choice $32 620%
Mhnet $36 - $37 698%
Multiplan $40 - $41 775%
Crime Victim Assistance $45 - $46 872%
Bcn Domestic $217 4205%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $217 4205%
Blue Care Network $217 4205%
Blue Distinction Transplant $217 4205%
Blue Shield - Ca $217 4205%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $217 4205%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $217 4205%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $217 4205%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $217 4205%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $217 4205%
Kaiser Domestic $217 4205%
Pre-Employment $217 4205%
Wc Domestic $217 4205%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals