CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82310
Insurance Median: $23
Cash Discount Price: $23
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.16, this hospital’s rate is 4.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$23

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: $23 (446%)

Insurance Median: $23 (446%)

Cash: $23 (446% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $23 (446% 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 446% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 346%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $8	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$5	97%
Upmc_Commercial	$7	136%
Upmc_For_Life	$7	136%
Upmc_For_Life_Hmo_Premier_Rx	$7	136%
Upmc_Partner	$7	136%
Upmc_Value	$7	136%
Upmc_Value_Select	$7	136%
Healthchoice_Berks	$23	446%
Healthchoice_Blair	$23	446%
Healthchoice_Carbon_Monroe_Pike	$23	446%
Healthchoice_Chester	$23	446%
Healthchoice_Erie	$23	446%
Healthchoice_Lycoming_Clinton	$23	446%
Healthchoice_Northcentral	$23	446%
Healthchoice_Northeast	$23	446%
Healthchoice_Somerset_Bedford	$23	446%
Healthchoice_York_Adams	$23	446%
Medicare (plans)	$23	446%
Aetna	$26	504%
Cigna	$32	620%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $23.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82310.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82310.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.