CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Veterans Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $51
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Veterans Memorial Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 7.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 40 1St Street Se, Waukon, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $51 (988%)

Insurance Median: $39 (756%)

Cash: $51 (988% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (756% 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 756% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 656%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$5	97%
Wellmark Hmo - All Other Plans	$5	97%
Wellmark Ppo	$6	116%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$39	756%
Humana	$39 - $68	756%
Iowa Total Care Exchange	$39	756%
Iowa Total Care Mcr Adv	$39	756%
Medica Mcr Adv	$39	756%
Molina Mcr Adv	$39	756%
Quartz Mcr Adv	$39	756%
UnitedHealthcare	$39 - $76	756%
Welmark Mcr Adv	$39	756%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Other Plans	$46	891%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$46	891%
Quartz Comm - All Other Plans	$68	1318%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$72	1395%

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 $51.
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 Veterans Memorial 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.