CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Brookings Health System

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Brookings Health System is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 5.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 22Nd Ave, Brookings, SD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $40 (775%)
Insurance Median: $30 (581%)
Cash: $40 (775% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (581% 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 581% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 481%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Medica_Choice_Care $12 - $52 233%
Medica_Msho $12 - $51 233%
Medica $23 - $94 446%
Medica_Accessibility_Solution $23 - $94 446%
Medica_Selectcare $23 - $94 446%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $107 504%
Avera $28 - $116 543%
Humana $28 - $116 543%
Sanford_Bhcag $29 - $123 562%
Multiplan $30 - $125 581%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 678%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 22Nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals