CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, calcium

Facility: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 82310 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82310
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $25
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, calcium at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is $11. 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 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $11 (213%)
Cash: $25 (484% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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
Cigna $3 58%
Advantra $5 97%
Aetna $5 - $12 97%
American Progressive $5 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $24 97%
Humana $5 97%
Medicare (plans) $5 97%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 136%
Amerihealth $8 155%
Geisinger Family Plan $8 155%
Geisinger Health Plan $8 - $20 155%
Upmc For You $8 155%
Health Partners $9 174%
Upmc Chip $9 174%
Ambetter / Centene $12 233%
Prison Health Services $15 291%
UnitedHealthcare $18 349%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $20 388%
Medical Development International $28 543%
Integrated Health Plan $30 581%
Prime Health Services $30 581%
Multiplan $32 620%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals