CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Astera Health is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 12.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $59 (1143%)

Insurance Median: $63 (1221%)

Cash: $59 (1143% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (1221% 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 1221% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1121%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Plus Pmap [40002]	$16 - $5,128	310%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$30 - $1,691	581%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $5,128	640%
Health Partners [10045]	$33 - $5,128	640%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$33 - $6,482	640%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$33 - $3,448	640%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$33 - $5,128	640%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$33 - $3,448	640%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$35 - $5,385	678%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$42	814%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$58 - $62	1124%
UnitedHealthcare	$62 - $64	1202%
Multiplan	$67	1298%
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$71	1376%
Aetna	$75	1453%

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 $59.
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 Astera Health 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.