CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $44
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 10.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $44 (853%)

Insurance Median: $55 (1066%)

Cash: $44 (853% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (1066% 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 1066% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 966%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$6 - $83	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $71	116%
Cigna	$6 - $54	116%
Humana	$6 - $84	116%
Liberty Health	$6	116%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$6	116%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$6	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$6 - $60	116%
Amerihealth	$11 - $14	213%
Carolina Complete	$11 - $14	213%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$11 - $14	213%
Wellcare	$11 - $14	213%
Ambetter / Centene	$12	233%
Caresource North Carolina	$31 - $39	601%
Amps	$42 - $54	814%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$42 - $53	814%
Plotkin Health	$46 - $59	891%
Medcost	$58 - $82	1124%
Transformhealth	$62 - $78	1202%
Multiplan	$69 - $88	1337%
Phcs	$69 - $88	1337%
Employers Choice Network	$75 - $95	1453%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$75 - $95	1453%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $44.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82310.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82310.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.