CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $94
  • Cash Discount Price: $161
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 18.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$94

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: $161 (3120%)
Insurance Median: $94 (1822%)
Cash: $161 (3120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $94 (1822% 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 1822% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1722%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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 $3 - $134 58%
Amerihealth $3 58%
Charity Care $3 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 - $161 58%
Wellcare $3 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $121 97%
Cigna $5 - $161 97%
Clover Health Plan $5 97%
Horizon Nj Health $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $6 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $29 97%
Va Medical Center $5 97%
Humana $6 116%
Tricare $6 116%
Us Family Health Plan $6 116%
Elap $7 - $9 136%
Centivo $9 174%
Claim Watcher $9 174%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $42 814%
Horizon Behavioral Health $60 1163%
Beacon Health Options $80 1550%
Magnacare $97 - $113 1880%
Princeton Theological Seminary $105 2035%
Coventry $113 2190%
Health Net $113 2190%
Beech Street $129 - $137 2500%
Intergrated Health Plan $129 2500%
Intergroup $129 2500%
Penn Global Medicine Embassy Only $129 2500%
Allied Trades $137 2655%
Consumer Health Network $137 2655%
Devon Health Services $137 2655%
First Managed Care Option $137 2655%
Ie Shaffer $137 2655%
Private Healthcare Systems $137 2655%
Qualcare $137 2655%
Total Care Network $137 2655%
Tri-State $137 2655%
Commercial Other $161 3120%
Compsych $161 3120%
Concern Plus $161 3120%
International Pfs $161 3120%
Life St. Francis $161 3120%
Magellan $161 3120%
Managed Health Network $161 3120%
Nj Carpenters $161 3120%
Penn Behavioral Health Corporate Services $161 3120%
Personnel Health Program $161 3120%
United Behavioral Health $161 3120%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One-Five Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals