CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $6 (116%)
Insurance Median: $5 (97%)
Cash: $6 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (97% 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.

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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 $1 - $12 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1 - $44 19%
Empire Plan Nyship $1 - $7 19%
Magnacare $1 - $90 19%
Multiplan $1 - $95 19%
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $90 19%
Blue Shield Highmark $3 - $10 58%
Fidelis $3 - $67 58%
Cdphp $4 - $44 78%
Mvp $4 - $20 78%
Cigna $5 97%
Hamaspik $5 - $46 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Mvp Commercial $5 97%
Emblem $6 - $9 116%
Emblem Health Ghi $6 - $10 116%
Nascentia $6 116%
Nascentia Health Options $6 116%
Tricare $6 116%
Emblem_Ghi $9 174%
Blue Shield $17 - $26 329%
Mvp Essential Plan $42 814%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals