CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $109
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at St John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $109 (2112%)
Insurance Median: $5 (97%)
Cash: $109 (2112% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (97% 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 - $7 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $8 97%
Centerlight $5 97%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $5 97%
Elderplan $5 97%
Emblem Health $5 97%
Fidelis $5 97%
Hamaspik $5 97%
Healthfirst $5 97%
Humana $5 97%
Longevity $5 97%
Lucida $5 97%
Metroplus $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $7 97%
Village Care Max $5 97%
Vns $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Magnacare $6 116%
Molina $6 116%
1199 National Benefit Fund $8 155%
Cigna $12 233%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 327 Beach 19Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals