CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $30 (581%)
Insurance Median: $7 (136%)
Cash: $30 (581% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (136% 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
Amerihealth Caritas $3 58%
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology $3 58%
Community Care Plan $3 58%
Community Care Plan Oncology $3 58%
Florida Community Care $3 - $6 58%
Florida Community Care Oncology $3 - $6 58%
Molina $3 58%
Molina Oncology $3 58%
Simply Healthcare $3 58%
Simply Healthcare Oncology $3 58%
Sunshine State $3 58%
Sunshine State Oncology $3 58%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $65 58%
Aetna $5 - $78 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $9 97%
Simply Freedom Optimum $5 97%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Wellcare Oncology $5 97%
Oscar Oncology $9 174%
Ambetter / Centene $14 271%
Avmed $47 - $63 911%
Careworks $48 - $78 930%
Enlyte $48 - $78 930%
Usa Managed Care $52 - $69 1008%
First Health $54 - $72 1047%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals