CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Ward Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $77
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Ward Memorial Hospital is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 14.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 406 South Gary St, Monahans, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $77 (1492%)
Insurance Median: $77 (1492%)
Cash: $77 (1492% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (1492% 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 1492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1392%). 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 $21 - $77 407%
Firstcare $21 407%
Medicare (plans) $21 407%
Superior Healthplan $21 407%
Cigna $64 1240%
Corecare $77 1492%
Texas True Choice $83 1609%
Unicare $88 1705%
Galaxy Health Network $99 1919%
Multiplan $99 1919%
Usa Health Network $99 1919%
Usc Health Services $99 1919%
Aetna $109 2112%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 406 South Gary St, Monahans, TX 79756
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals