CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Multicare Covington Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $10
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Multicare Covington Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17700 Se 272Nd St, Covington, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$10

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $10 (194%)
Insurance Median: $6 (116%)
Cash: $10 (194% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (116% 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.

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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 $3 - $9 58%
Wellpoint $3 58%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $4 - $9 78%
Coordinated Care $4 78%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 78%
Aetna $5 - $24 97%
First Choice $5 - $10 97%
Premera $5 - $6 97%
Regence $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Kaiser $6 116%
Cigna $7 136%
Pacificsource $7 - $8 136%
Ambetter / Centene $10 194%
First Health $17 - $21 329%
Multiplan/Phcs $17 - $21 329%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17700 Se 272Nd St, Covington, WA 98042
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals