CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $120
Cash Discount Price: $262
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Alaska Regional Hospital is $120. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$120

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$29.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.6 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $262 (885%)

Insurance Median: $120 (405%)

Cash: $262 (885% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $120 (405% of 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 405% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 305%). 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.

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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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$30	101%
United	$30 - $285	101%
Veteran'S Administration	$30	101%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$37	125%
Union Coalition	$43 - $111	145%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$45 - $115	152%
Moda Health	$47 - $177	159%
Premerafirst	$73 - $187	247%
Geha Ppo Usa	$76 - $330	257%
Cigna	$80 - $204	270%
Multiplan	$88 - $351	297%
Coventry Healthcare	$93 - $238	314%
First Health	$103 - $264	348%
Bering Strait School District	$110 - $283	372%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$110 - $283	372%
Risk & Benefit Management	$110 - $283	372%
Banner Health	$118 - $302	399%
Matanuska Telephone	$118 - $302	399%
Aetna	$128 - $292	432%

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 $262.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82306.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82306.
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.