CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Singing River Health System

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Singing River Health System is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $29 (562%)
Insurance Median: $6 (116%)
Cash: $29 (562% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (116% 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.

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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 - $9 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 97%
Cigna $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Shared Health $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $8 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Singing River Health System Employees $6 116%
Ambetter / Centene $8 155%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms $8 155%
First Choice $9 174%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $9 174%
90 Degree Benefits $10 194%
First Choice Preferred Pricing $10 194%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2809 Denny Av, Pascagoula, MS 39581
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals