CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Wakemed, Raleigh Campus is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

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: $11 (213%)
Insurance Median: $11 (213%)
Cash: $11 (213% 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
Amerihealth $3 - $6 58%
Carolina Complete $3 - $6 58%
First Health $3 - $29 58%
Wellcare $3 - $6 58%
Aetna $4 - $22 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $16 78%
Cigna $4 - $17 78%
Alignment $5 97%
Liberty $5 97%
Pruitt $5 97%
Ambetter / Centene $6 - $12 116%
Medcost $12 - $25 233%
Phcs $13 - $26 252%
Multiplan $14 - $30 271%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals