Blood test, calcium
Facility: Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82310
- Insurance Median: $5
- Cash Discount Price: $46
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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
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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 | 97% |
| Dean Health Plan | $5 | 97% |
| Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire | $5 | 97% |
| Healthpartners | $5 | 97% |
| Humana | $5 | 97% |
| Medica | $5 | 97% |
| Quartz Health Solutions | $5 | 97% |
| Security Health Plan Of Wi | $5 | 97% |
| Ucare Wi | $5 | 97% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $5 | 97% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, located at 1000 Oakleaf Way in Altoona, Wisconsin, offers a blood test for calcium with a cash median price of $46. This cash rate is significantly lower than the facility's gross chargemaster of $51 and the state of Wisconsin's average for this procedure, which stands at $51. While the facility's negotiated rates with various payers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare, are set at $50, the cash price remains the most affordable option for patients without insurance or those who have met their deductibles.
For patients with high-deductible plans, paying the $46 cash rate directly can be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as many commercial plans negotiate rates that may not cover the full cost of the service. The facility does not currently publish a specific self-pay or prompt-pay discount, but patients are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about potential fee reductions for upfront payment. Additionally, if a patient receives an itemized bill that includes unexpected charges, they should request a full line-by-line audit to identify any errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered before agreeing to pay the total amount.