CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Cox Barton County Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Cox Barton County Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 8.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 29 Nw 1St Lane, Lamar, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $30 (581%)
Insurance Median: $46 (891%)
Cash: $30 (581% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (891% 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 891% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 791%). 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
Healthlink $24 - $25 465%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $57 659%
UnitedHealthcare $156 3023%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 29 Nw 1St Lane, Lamar, MO 64759
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals