CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $104
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $104 (2016%)
Insurance Median: $9 (174%)
Cash: $104 (2016% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (174% 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
Avalon $3 58%
Humana $3 - $92 58%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $26 58%
Aetna $5 - $38 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $34 97%
Devoted Health $5 97%
Healthteam $5 97%
Longevity Health $5 97%
Molina $5 - $6 97%
Absolute Total Care $6 116%
Corporate Benefits Service $6 116%
Carolina Complete Health $8 155%
Partners Behavioral Health $8 155%
Alliance Behavioral Health $9 174%
Amerihealth Caritas $9 174%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $9 174%
Surgery Plus $9 174%
Vaya Behavioral Health $9 174%
Wellcare $9 174%
Cigna $10 - $16 194%
Carolina Caring $13 - $82 252%
Gaston County Jail $17 329%
Medcost $40 775%
Beech Street $85 1647%
Multiplan $85 1647%
Self Pay $94 1822%
First Health Network $99 1919%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals