CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: $55
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center is $9. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$55

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $55 (1066%)
Insurance Median: $9 (174%)
Cash: $55 (1066% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9 (174% 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 $5 97%
Amerihealth $5 - $9 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $69 97%
Emblem $5 - $55 97%
Fidelis $5 - $9 97%
Humana $5 97%
Mvp $5 - $69 97%
Tricare $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $41 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Pa Health And Wellness $7 136%
Geisinger $9 174%
Health Partners $9 174%
Fidelis Essential $11 213%
Icircle $69 1337%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY 13045
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals