CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Crouse Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Crouse Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $28 (543%)
Insurance Median: $7 (136%)
Cash: $28 (543% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (136% 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 $6 - $11 116%
Brighton Healthplan $6 - $7 116%
Cdphp $6 116%
Emblemhealth $6 116%
Excellus $6 - $11 116%
Fidelis $6 - $15 116%
Humana $6 116%
Martins Point $6 116%
Mvp $6 - $15 116%
Mycompass $6 - $7 116%
Nascentia $6 116%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $10 116%
Healthfirst Health Plan $7 136%
Molina $7 - $15 136%
Wellcare $7 - $8 136%
Emblem Health $14 271%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals