CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Bellin Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $19
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Bellin Memorial Hospital is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 3.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 744 S Webster Ave, Green Bay, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $19 (368%)

Insurance Median: $20 (388%)

Cash: $19 (368% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (388% 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 388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 288%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $22	97%
Community Care	$5 - $16	97%
Humana	$5 - $16	97%
My Choice	$5 - $7	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $20	97%
Aetna	$7 - $9	136%
Network Health	$7 - $22	136%
Chorus Community Health Plan	$19 - $33	368%
Aspirus Arise	$20 - $21	388%
Cigna	$20 - $21	388%
Hps/Paymedix	$21 - $23	407%
Wps Insurance	$21 - $25	407%
Trilogy	$22	426%
Healthsmart	$23	446%
Ihs(Claimsbridge)	$23	446%
Medical College Of Wi	$23	446%
Multiplan	$23	446%
Allied National	$25	484%
First Health	$25	484%
Galaxy Health	$25	484%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$26	504%
Common Ground	$32	620%

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 $19.
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 Bellin Memorial Hospital 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.