Calcium test cost in Natchez, MS — inpatient
In Natchez, MS-LA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for calcium blood test, total as an inpatient: from $136.19 to $136.19, with a median of $136.19. Across Mississippi, the median is $27.20 at 55 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 82310, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Health Natchez Natchez, MS CALCIUM TOTAL | $136.19 | $324.25 | $16.21–$259.40 | 58% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $136.19, median $136.19, highest $136.19.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $58.37 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A calcium test measures calcium in the blood. It is used for bone disease, kidney stones, parathyroid problems and some cancers.
What the price covers
The price usually covers running the test. The blood draw (36415) is often billed as a separate line.