Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $30
- Cash Discount Price: $140
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $25 - $83 | 84% |
| Aetna | $26 | 88% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $26 | 88% |
| Smarthealth | $27 - $41 | 91% |
| Providrs Care | $30 | 101% |
| Medicare (plans) | $30 | 101% |
| Va | $30 | 101% |
| Humana | $30 | 101% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $50 | 169% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $298 - $316 | 1007% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood test for vitamin D at Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, the facility's cash median price is $140.00, which is significantly lower than the negotiated rates paid by major payers like UnitedHealthcare ($25–$83) and Blue Cross Blue Shield ($298–$316). While the facility's negotiated rate of $30.00 is lower than the gross charge of $351.00, it remains higher than the cash price, illustrating that paying out-of-pocket upfront can sometimes be the most cost-effective option for patients with high-deductible plans. To maximize savings, patients should explicitly ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront fee reductions can bypass administrative costs and lower the final bill.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against Medicare, which sets a fixed rate of $29.60 for this service, indicating that the cash price of $140.00 represents a markup relative to the federal baseline. Although the facility is an in-network location for many insurers, the wide variation in allowed amounts across different plans suggests that individual deductibles and plan specifics heavily influence final costs. Consumers are advised to review their specific plan details to understand their out-of-pocket responsibility and to request a full itemized bill if they choose to pay directly, ensuring no unbundled charges or errors inflate the total.