CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $72
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Cherry County Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 13.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$72

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: $74 (1434%)
Insurance Median: $72 (1395%)
Cash: $74 (1434% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $72 (1395% 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 1395% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1295%). 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
Molina Mcr Adv $40 775%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans $46 891%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $71 1376%
Midlands Choice-All Plans $71 1376%
UnitedHealthcare $71 1376%
Avera Aca Ppo $72 1395%
Avera Aso Ppo $72 1395%
Avera Hmo $72 1395%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans $72 1395%
First Choice-All Plans $72 1395%
Multiplan-All Plans $72 1395%
Phcs-All Plans $72 1395%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans $72 1395%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE 69201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals