CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $25 (484%)
Insurance Median: $15 (291%)
Cash: $25 (484% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (291% 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 291% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 191%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $14 58%
Aetna $5 - $24 97%
Geisinger Health Plan $5 - $15 97%
Humana $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Prison Health Services $5 97%
Geisinger Family Plan $7 136%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 136%
Amerihealth $8 155%
Upmc For You $8 155%
Health Partners $9 174%
Upmc Chip $9 174%
Ambetter / Centene $17 329%
UnitedHealthcare $17 329%
Cigna $18 349%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $20 388%
Healthnet $23 446%
Universal Managed Care $25 - $26 484%
Intergroup Services $32 - $36 620%
Multiplan $34 659%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals