CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $772
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $772. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$772

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $772 (14961%)
Insurance Median: $14 (271%)
Cash: $772 (14961% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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 - $29 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $1,754 97%
Geha $5 - $10 97%
Iowa Total Care $5 - $28 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $28 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $30 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $47 97%
Amish Hospital Aid $7 - $39 136%
Oscar $8 - $45 155%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $49 174%
Centivo $9 - $49 174%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $47 174%
Claimdoc $10 - $59 194%
Nova $10 - $59 194%
Health Choices $11 213%
Medical Associates $11 213%
Allied Benefit Systems $14 - $28 271%
Asr Health Benefits $14 - $28 271%
Christian Brother Services $14 - $28 271%
Coventry $14 - $28 271%
First Health $14 - $28 271%
Lucent Health $14 - $28 271%
Luminare Health $14 - $28 271%
Medical Mutual $14 - $28 271%
Meritain $14 - $28 271%
Webtpa $14 - $28 271%
Health Partners $31 601%
Auxiant $33 640%
Cigna $33 640%
Medica $33 640%
Midlands $33 640%
Midlands Choice $33 640%
Bcn Domestic $1,754 33992%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $1,754 33992%
Blue Care Network $1,754 33992%
Blue Distinction Transplant $1,754 33992%
Blue Shield - Ca $1,754 33992%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $1,754 33992%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $1,754 33992%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $1,754 33992%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $1,754 33992%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $1,754 33992%
Kaiser Domestic $1,754 33992%
Pre-Employment $1,754 33992%
Wc Domestic $1,754 33992%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals