CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Cambridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $25
Cash Discount Price: $23
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Cambridge Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 4.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 South Dellwood Avenue, Cambridge, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25

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: $23 (446%)

Insurance Median: $25 (484%)

Cash: $23 (446% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $25 (484% 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 484% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 384%). 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
Aetna	$5 - $25	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $40	97%
Hennepin Health	$5	97%
Medica	$5 - $32	97%
Medicaid / KanCare	$5	97%
Medicare (plans)	$5	97%
Scha Msho (D)	$6	116%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$6 - $9	116%
Medica Health System	$15 - $34	291%
Health Partners	$18 - $31	349%
Healthpartners	$19 - $29	368%
Medica Ubh (D)	$20 - $36	388%
UnitedHealthcare	$20 - $29	388%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$22 - $33	426%
Medica Mhps	$22 - $32	426%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$24 - $36	465%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$24 - $36	465%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$28 - $42	543%

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 $23.
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 Cambridge Medical Center 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.