CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Glacial Ridge Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Glacial Ridge Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 6.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 4Th Avenue Southeast, Glenwood, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $38 (736%)
Insurance Median: $36 (698%)
Cash: $38 (736% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (698% 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 698% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 598%). 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
Medica Mcaid $20 388%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $43 426%
Medica Mcare Adv $22 426%
Medica Msho $22 426%
Triwest - All Plans $22 426%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans $41 795%
Preferred One Pic/Pas $47 911%
Multiplan - All Plans $52 1008%
Preferred One Ppo - All Other Plans $53 1027%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 10 4Th Avenue Southeast, Glenwood, MN 56334
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals