CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4313 S Pleasant Crossing Blvd, Rogers, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $141 (476%)

Insurance Median: $124 (419%)

Cash: $141 (476% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (419% 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 419% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 319%). 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
Phcs	$98 - $125	331%
Multiplan	$105 - $134	355%
Aetna	$123 - $158	416%
Ambetter / Centene	$123 - $158	416%
American Health Plan	$123 - $158	416%
Arkansas Total Care (Passe)	$123 - $158	416%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$123 - $158	416%
Care Source (Passe)	$123 - $158	416%
Cigna	$123 - $158	416%
Devoted	$123 - $158	416%
Empower	$123 - $158	416%
Essence	$123 - $158	416%
Humana	$123 - $158	416%
Medicaid / KanCare	$123 - $158	416%
Medicare (plans)	$123 - $158	416%
Municipal League	$123 - $158	416%
Qualchoice	$123 - $158	416%
Summit (Passe)	$123 - $158	416%
UnitedHealthcare	$123 - $158	416%
Vaccn	$123 - $158	416%

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 $141.
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 Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas 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.