CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: UPMC Hamot

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $103
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at UPMC Hamot is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 5.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 State Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $103 (1996%)
Insurance Median: $28 (543%)
Cash: $103 (1996% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (543% 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 543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 443%). 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 $5 - $120 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $48 97%
Fidelis $5 97%
Independent Health $5 97%
Upmc Health Plan $5 - $10 97%
Upmc Work Partners $5 97%
Wellcare $5 97%
Amerihealth Caritas $6 - $11 116%
Cigna $6 - $68 116%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $6 - $86 116%
Pa Health & Wellness $6 - $12 116%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $8 116%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $7 136%
Geisinger $10 194%
Univera $26 - $75 504%
Intergroup $111 - $137 2151%
Multiplan $120 - $137 2326%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 201 State Street, Erie, PA 16550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals