CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $189
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Northwest Medical Center is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $189. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$189

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $189 (639%)
Insurance Median: $37 (125%)
Cash: $189 (639% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (125% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $315 95%
Aetna $29 - $284 98%
Cigna $29 - $48 98%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $29 98%
Humana $29 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 - $31 98%
Medicare (plans) $29 98%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $29 98%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $29 98%
Scan Health Plan $29 98%
Tricare $29 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $110 101%
Fresenius Health $30 101%
Magellan $30 - $31 101%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $30 101%
Node Va $30 101%
Triwest $30 101%
Veterans Eval Services $30 101%
Wellcare $30 101%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $37 125%
Ambetter / Centene $42 142%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $44 149%
Health Net $47 159%
Node Fusion Network $53 179%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $56 189%
Seven Corners $68 230%
Self Pay $151 - $227 510%
First Health Coventry $331 1118%
Coventry Medical Center $378 1277%
Multiplan $523 1767%
Prime Health $536 1811%
Healthsmart $567 1916%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals