CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Tift Regional Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

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: $27 (523%)
Insurance Median: $6 (116%)
Cash: $27 (523% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (116% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $114 39%
Humana $2 - $57 39%
Self Pay 50 $2 - $57 39%
Aetna $3 - $98 58%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $3 - $103 58%
Self Pay $3 - $103 58%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $96 58%
Va Contract $3 - $4 58%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $4 - $8 78%
Cigna $4 - $104 78%
Clover Health $4 - $5 78%
Health One Alliance $4 - $7 78%
Hospice $4 - $5 78%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $5 78%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $4 - $114 78%
Peach State Health Plan $4 78%
Pruitt Health Premier $4 - $6 78%
Tricare $4 - $5 78%
Wellcare $4 - $7 78%
Zelis Network Solutions $4 - $10 78%
Amerigroup $7 136%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 136%
Peachstate $7 136%
Caresource $8 155%
Ga Workers Comp $9 174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals