CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Dunes Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Dunes Surgical Hospital is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 N Sioux Point Road, Dakota Dunes, SD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $8 (155%)
Insurance Median: $14 (271%)
Cash: $8 (155% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $36 97%
Amerigroup $6 116%
Ia Total Care $6 116%
Molina $6 116%
Ne Total Care $6 116%
Siouxland Pace $6 116%
Wellpoint $6 116%
Oscar $7 136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 407%
Cigna $32 620%
Midlands Choice $32 620%
Avera Health Plans $34 659%
Multiplan $34 659%
Accountable Healthplan $38 736%
Sanford Health Plan $38 736%
Health Partners $44 853%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 N Sioux Point Road, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals