Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Salina Regional Health Center
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $262
- Cash Discount Price: $204
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.85x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $29.6 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 885% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 785%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 | $137 - $144 | 463% |
| Preferred Phsic | $175 | 591% |
| Preferred Healthcare - All Other Plans | $236 | 797% |
| Aetna | $262 | 885% |
| Multiplan (Mpi)-All Plans | $262 | 885% |
| Providers Care (Wppa)-All Plans | $262 | 885% |
| Cigna | $262 | 885% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306 (Blood test, vitamin D) at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, KS, the facility's cash price of $204.00 is lower than the median negotiated rate of $262.00 paid by most insurers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna. While the facility's cash rate is also lower than the state average for this service, patients with high-deductible plans may find paying the cash price directly more cost-effective than relying on insurance, which often results in higher out-of-pocket costs due to deductibles and co-pays. It is important to note that while the facility is an in-network Acute Care Hospital, the negotiated rates for this specific test vary significantly across payers, ranging from $137 for some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans up to $262 for others, meaning individual coverage details can substantially impact final costs.
To ensure you are not overcharged, we recommend requesting a full itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled codes or charges for services not rendered. Additionally, if you are self-paying or have a plan with a high deductible, ask the billing department about "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the total amount owed by 20% to 50% if paid in full upfront. If you ever receive a surprise balance bill for out-of-network ancillary services like lab tests, remember that the No Surprises Act generally protects you from being billed the difference between the provider's chargemaster and your insurance allowed amount for emergency or non-emergency care at an in-network facility. Always