CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Benson Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $169
  • Cash Discount Price: $163
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.71x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Benson Hospital is $169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $163. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 5.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 South Ocotillo Avenue, Benson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$163

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$169

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: $163 (551%)
Insurance Median: $169 (571%)
Cash: $163 (551% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $169 (571% 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 571% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 471%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $90 - $240 304%
Arizona Complete (Allwell) $90 - $128 304%
Banner $90 - $128 304%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $90 - $170 304%
Humana $90 - $128 304%
UnitedHealthcare $90 - $320 304%
Cigna $253 - $360 855%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 South Ocotillo Avenue, Benson, AZ 85602
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals