CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: UPMC Chautauqua at Wca

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at UPMC Chautauqua at Wca is $10. 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 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $10 (194%)
Cash: $28 (543% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (194% 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 - $30 97%
Beacon $5 - $6 97%
Fidelis $5 97%
Geisinger $5 - $10 97%
Humana $5 - $37 97%
Independent Health $5 97%
United Behavioral Health $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $30 97%
Univera $5 97%
Upmc Health Plan $5 - $28 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $7 136%
Magnacare $8 - $34 155%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 252%
Multiplan $34 659%
Ghi/Emblem Health $37 717%
Statewide Independent Ppo $40 775%
Affordable First Health $41 795%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals