CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $91
Cash Discount Price: $98
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$91

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: $98 (331%)

Insurance Median: $91 (307%)

Cash: $98 (331% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $91 (307% 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 307% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 207%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29	98%
Aetna	$30 - $91	101%
Cooper Green	$30	101%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$30	101%
Triwest	$30	101%
United Mine Workers	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $33	101%
Cigna	$31 - $94	105%
Humana	$31 - $110	105%
Viva	$34 - $65	115%
Ambetter / Centene	$41	139%
Phcs	$78 - $91	264%
Beech Street	$81 - $91	274%
One Health Plan	$84	284%
Geha	$91	307%
Healthchoice	$91	307%
Alamed	$102	345%
Construction Claims Management	$105	355%
Corvel	$107 - $117	361%
Multiplan	$107	361%
Novanet	$109	368%
Department Of Labor	$113	382%
Heritage Summit Health	$113	382%
Pnoa	$117	395%
Three Rivers	$117	395%

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 $98.
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 Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System 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.