CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Marshfield Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Marshfield Medical Center is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 9.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $54 (1047%)

Insurance Median: $48 (930%)

Cash: $54 (1047% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $48 (930% 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 930% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 830%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $32	97%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$5 - $52	97%
Security Health Plan (Shp)	$5 - $36	97%
Veteran'S Administration (Va Ccn)	$5	97%
Managed Health Services	$6	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$18	349%
Family Health Center (Fhc)	$28	543%
Amish/Mennonite	$31	601%
Sanford Health Plan	$31	601%
The Alliance	$40 - $48	775%
Besse Forest Products	$48	930%
Molina Healthcare Of Wi	$48	930%
Rice Lake School District	$48	930%
Wps Health Insurance	$50 - $55	969%
Trilogy	$51 - $55	988%
Medica Of Wi	$53 - $54	1027%
Cigna	$54	1047%
Corvel	$54	1047%
First Health	$54	1047%
Health Partners	$54	1047%
Healtheos By Multiplan Inc.	$54	1047%
Three Rivers Provider Network (Trpn)	$54	1047%
Coventry	$55	1066%
Health Smart	$55	1066%
Rising Medical Work Comp	$55	1066%

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 $54.
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 Marshfield 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.