CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Pottstown Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Pottstown Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 East High Street, Pottstown, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $26 (504%)
Insurance Median: $13 (252%)
Cash: $26 (504% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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 $5 - $32 97%
Cigna $5 97%
UnitedHealthcare $6 116%
Geisinger $9 174%
Health Partners $9 174%
Pa Health And Wellness $9 174%
Gateway $10 194%
Upmc $10 - $76 194%
Aetna $12 - $15 233%
Keystone First $36 698%
First Health $92 1783%
Devon $100 1938%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals