CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Baptist Hospital of Miami

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Baptist Hospital of Miami is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $67 (226%)

Insurance Median: $43 (145%)

Cash: $67 (226% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (145% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $88	41%
Amerigroup	$15	51%
Medicaid / KanCare	$15 - $16	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $136	51%
Wellcare	$15	51%
Aetna	$16 - $109	54%
Sunshine State	$16	54%
Avmed	$24 - $67	81%
Vista	$24	81%
Non Contracted	$25 - $50	84%
Cigna	$26 - $109	88%
Medicare (plans)	$30 - $40	101%
Amerihealth	$31 - $61	105%
Humana	$32	108%
Medica Health Plan	$32	108%
Leon Medical	$33	111%
International	$45 - $88	152%
Dimension Health Plan	$52 - $122	176%
Affordable	$59 - $116	199%
Phcs	$62 - $122	209%
Quality Health	$62 - $122	209%

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 $67.
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 Baptist Hospital of Miami 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.