CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $129
  • Cash Discount Price: $190
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Uch-Memorial Health System is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $190. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$190

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$129

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: $190 (642%)
Insurance Median: $129 (436%)
Cash: $190 (642% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $129 (436% 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 436% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 336%). 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 $30 - $261 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $194 101%
Cigna $30 - $76 101%
Cms $30 101%
Devoted Health $30 101%
Humana $30 101%
Kaiser $30 - $173 101%
Select Health $30 - $79 101%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $81 101%
Kaiser Public Option $77 - $118 260%
Kaiser Kp Select $101 - $155 341%
Simplified Benefits Administration $107 - $199 361%
Denver Health Medical Plan $166 - $255 561%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $179 - $276 605%
First Health $196 - $301 662%
Multiplan $236 - $363 797%
Phcs $236 - $363 797%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals