CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $1,713
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,713. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,713

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $1,713 (5787%)

Insurance Median: $92 (311%)

Cash: $1,713 (5787% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (311% 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 311% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 211%). 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
Cigna	$16 - $1,097	54%
Humana	$29	98%
United	$29 - $771	98%
Aetna	$30 - $905	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $1,268	101%
Bright Health	$30 - $514	101%
Devoted Health	$30	101%
Kaiser	$30 - $608	101%
Mutual Of Omaha	$30	101%
Rocky Mountain Health	$30	101%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$30	101%
Total Longterm Care	$30	101%
Triwest Health Alliance	$30	101%
Wellcare	$30	101%
Delaware Life Insurance	$31	105%
Vail Health	$260	878%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$720	2432%
Western Plains Community Health	$1,114	3764%
Multiplan	$1,199 - $1,542	4051%
Northcare	$1,199	4051%
Physician Health Partners	$1,199	4051%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$1,285	4341%
Medical Development International	$1,371	4632%
Prime Health	$1,542	5209%

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 $1,713.
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 The Medical Center of Aurora & South 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.