CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Methodist Celina Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $7
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Methodist Celina Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 S Dallas Parkway, Celina, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

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: $117 (2267%)

Insurance Median: $7 (136%)

Cash: $117 (2267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7 (136% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Aetna	$5 - $8	97%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099]	$5	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $9	97%
Cigna	$5	97%
Humana	$5	97%
Mcs Advantage, Inc Classicare [7021]	$5	97%
Medicaid / KanCare	$5	97%
Medicare (plans)	$5 - $6	97%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015]	$5	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	97%
Ust Health Proof [1005]	$5	97%
Wellcare [7016]	$5	97%
Molina [3017]	$7	136%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057]	$7	136%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061]	$8	155%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071]	$8	155%
90 Degree Benefit [3057]	$9	174%
Allied National [2031]	$9	174%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058]	$9	174%
Department Of Labor [8004]	$10	194%
Evry Health [1013]	$10	194%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010]	$10	194%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002]	$10	194%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011]	$10	194%
Sana Benefits [3069]	$10	194%
Velocity [3070]	$10	194%
Health Plans Inc [5017]	$13	252%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059]	$13	252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $117.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82310.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Methodist Celina Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82310.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.