CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Atrium Health University City is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 10.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

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: $62 (1202%)
Insurance Median: $55 (1066%)
Cash: $62 (1202% 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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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 $5 - $103 97%
Cigna $5 - $99 97%
Humana $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $58 97%
Alliance $6 - $13 116%
Amerihealth Caritas $6 - $13 116%
Carolina Complete Health $6 - $13 116%
Healthy Blue $6 - $13 116%
Ortho Carolina $6 116%
Partners $6 - $12 116%
Trillium $6 - $13 116%
Vaya $6 - $13 116%
Wellcare $6 - $13 116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $38 174%
Ambetter / Centene $36 - $45 698%
Employers Health Network $55 - $66 1066%
Medcost $62 - $72 1202%
Physician Reach Out $62 1202%
Magellan $74 1434%
Gmmi $80 1550%
Quik Trip $80 1550%
Carolina Behavioral Health $89 - $99 1725%
Choicecare $89 - $92 1725%
First Health $99 - $103 1919%
Healthgram $99 1919%
Private Health Care Systems $101 1957%
Provider Select $108 - $120 2093%
Beechstreet $111 2151%
Multiplan $114 2209%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals