CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Copper Queen Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $282
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Copper Queen Community Hospital is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $282. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Cole Avenue, Bisbee, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$282

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

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: $282 (953%)

Insurance Median: $109 (368%)

Cash: $282 (953% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (368% 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 368% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 268%). 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
Allwell	$47 - $82	159%
Amerigroup	$47 - $82	159%
Azch Complete	$47 - $82	159%
Banner Uc Health	$47 - $82	159%
Humana	$47 - $82	159%
Triwest	$47 - $82	159%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $300	179%
Copperpoint	$72 - $127	243%
Bisbee Police	$76 - $134	257%
Aetna	$82 - $464	277%
Health Net Of Az	$82 - $309	277%
Apipa	$109 - $192	368%
Cigna	$190 - $335	642%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$199 - $350	672%
Self Pay	$234 - $412	791%

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 $282.
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 Copper Queen Community 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.