CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Carolinas Rehabilitation

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $61
  • Cash Discount Price: $62
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Carolinas Rehabilitation is $61. 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 11.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$61

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: $61 (1182%)
Cash: $62 (1202% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $61 (1182% 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 1182% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1082%). 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 - $105 97%
Cigna $5 - $83 97%
Humana $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $81 97%
Amerihealth Caritas $6 - $48 116%
Carolina Complete Health $6 - $49 116%
Healthy Blue $6 - $49 116%
Wellcare $6 - $49 116%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $46 174%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $9 - $59 174%
Employers Health Network $55 - $66 1066%
Physician Reach Out $62 1202%
Medcost $72 - $83 1395%
Quik Trip $80 1550%
Choicecare $96 1860%
Healthgram $99 1919%
Private Health Care Systems $101 1957%
First Health $105 2035%
Beechstreet $114 2209%
Multiplan $114 2209%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL