CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Queens Hospital Center is $18. 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 3.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $18 (349%)
Cash: $5 (97% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (349% 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 349% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 249%). 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 - $88 78%
Healthfirst $4 - $88 78%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $5 97%
Elderplan $5 97%
Fidelis $5 - $88 97%
Centerlight $6 - $11 116%
Hamaspik $6 116%
Magnacare $6 116%
Villagecare Max $6 - $18 116%
Oscar $7 - $8 136%
Local 1199 $8 - $18 155%
Oxford $8 155%
United $8 - $42 155%
Wellcare $8 - $13 155%
Affinity $9 - $88 174%
Cigna $13 252%
Carelon $14 - $39 271%
Emblem $15 - $53 291%
Multiplan $17 329%
Vnsny $18 - $40 349%
Metroplus $38 - $88 736%
Amidacare $39 756%
Senior Whole Health $39 756%
United Behavioral Health $39 - $43 756%
Carelon (Amida Care) $40 775%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals