CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 3.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $18 (349%)
Insurance Median: $18 (349%)
Cash: $18 (349% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (349% 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 349% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 249%). 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
Healthteam $5 97%
Amerihealth $9 - $21 174%
Carolina Complete $9 174%
Healthblue $9 174%
Partners $9 174%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $19 174%
Vaya $9 174%
Wellcare $9 174%
Alliance $10 194%
Medcost $10 - $26 194%
Trillium $10 194%
Aetna $14 - $25 271%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $21 271%
Ambetter / Centene $17 - $22 329%
Cigna $19 - $20 368%
Oscar $20 - $23 388%
Directnet $21 407%
Private Healthcare Systems $32 620%
Multiplan $33 640%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals