CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at UF Health Shands Hospital is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $23 (446%)
Insurance Median: $11 (213%)
Cash: $23 (446% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $3 - $37 58%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $3 58%
Beacon Health Strategies $3 58%
Community Care Plan $3 58%
Florida Community Care $3 58%
Humana $3 - $5 58%
Molina $3 58%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3 58%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $5 58%
Simply Healthcare $4 78%
Avmed $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $24 97%
Capital Health Plan $5 - $22 97%
Carelon Health $5 97%
Careplus $5 97%
North Central Hospice $5 97%
Vha $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $6 116%
Devoted Health Plan $6 116%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $6 116%
Ghilcrest County $6 116%
Levy County $6 116%
Positive Healthcare Partners $6 116%
Wellpath $8 155%
Uaa $14 - $17 271%
Ambetter / Centene $15 - $18 291%
Northeast Fl Hospital $16 - $20 310%
Florida Health Care Plan $18 - $22 349%
Health First $26 - $32 504%
Prime Health Services $26 - $32 504%
Archbold Medical Center $28 - $34 543%
Cigna $28 - $34 543%
Genex $28 - $34 543%
Corvel Corp $31 - $38 601%
Geha $33 - $40 640%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals