CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Bellevue Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Bellevue Hospital Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 3.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 462 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $5 (97%)
Insurance Median: $17 (329%)
Cash: $5 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (329% 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 329% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 229%). 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 $4 - $15 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $97 78%
Healthfirst $4 - $97 78%
Centerlight $5 - $6 97%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $5 97%
Elderplan $5 97%
Fidelis $5 - $97 97%
Hamaspik $5 - $6 97%
Metroplus $5 - $97 97%
Oxford $5 - $8 97%
Magnacare $6 116%
Villagecare Max $6 - $18 116%
Wellcare $6 - $8 116%
Oscar $7 - $8 136%
Local 1199 $8 - $18 155%
United $8 - $54 155%
Affinity $9 - $97 174%
Cigna $13 252%
Carelon $14 - $43 271%
Emblem $15 - $58 291%
Multiplan $17 329%
Vnsny $18 - $44 349%
Amidacare $43 833%
Senior Whole Health $43 833%
United Behavioral Health $43 - $48 833%
Carelon (Amida Care) $44 853%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals