CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at NYU Langone Hospitals is $14. 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 2.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $14 (271%)
Cash: $6 (116% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (271% 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 271% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 171%). 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
Centerlight $5 97%
Fidelis $5 - $160 97%
Ghi $5 - $24 97%
Healthfirst $5 - $160 97%
Healthplus $5 - $160 97%
Hip $5 - $86 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Oxford $6 116%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $160 116%
Metroplus $7 - $160 136%
1199 $8 155%
Hamaspik $8 155%
Cigna $11 213%
Aetna $13 - $39 252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $17 271%
Magnacare $19 - $53 368%
Medicaid / KanCare $27 - $71 523%
Somos $29 - $96 562%
Multiplan $30 581%
Amida $76 - $78 1473%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals