CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Boone County Health Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $49
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Boone County Health Center is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 9.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in P O Box 151, 723 West Fairview St, Albion, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $49 (950%)
Insurance Median: $48 (930%)
Cash: $49 (950% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (930% 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 930% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 830%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $47 543%
Good Samaritan Insurance Plan Of Nebraska $28 543%
Medica $47 911%
Aetna $48 930%
Ambetter / Centene $48 930%
Midlands Choice $48 930%
Bryan Health Connect $57 1105%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: P O Box 151, 723 West Fairview St, Albion, NE 68620
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals