CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Allegheny General Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Allegheny General Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

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: $35 (678%)
Insurance Median: $5 (97%)
Cash: $35 (678% 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
Highmark $3 - $9 58%
Cigna $4 - $6 78%
Univera $4 - $6 78%
Aetna $5 - $17 97%
American Health Plans $5 97%
Amerihealth $5 - $7 97%
Highmark Wholecare $5 - $10 97%
Humana $5 97%
Life Pittsburgh $5 97%
Martin'S Point $5 - $15 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $11 97%
Medical Mutual $6 116%
Molina $6 116%
Jefferson Health Plans $7 136%
Geisinger $11 213%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness $11 213%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals