CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $265
  • Cash Discount Price: $397
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Northside Hospital is $265. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $397. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 8.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$397

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$265

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: $397 (1341%)
Insurance Median: $265 (895%)
Cash: $397 (1341% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $265 (895% 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 895% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 795%). 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
Fairly Group $23 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $369 98%
Clear Springs Eon Health $29 98%
Humana $29 - $30 98%
Medicare (plans) $29 - $36 98%
UnitedHealthcare $29 - $85 98%
Va Ccn $29 98%
Aetna $30 - $106 101%
Bccp $30 101%
Caresource $30 - $197 101%
Cbww $30 101%
Clover Health $30 101%
Coventry $30 - $360 101%
Kaiser $30 - $460 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $30 - $34 101%
Pruitt Health Premier $30 101%
Wellcare $30 101%
Champus Va $31 105%
Tricare $31 105%
Ambetter / Centene $36 - $108 122%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $37 125%
Amerigroup $42 - $86 142%
Oscar $44 149%
Streamline Imaging $44 149%
Corvel Workers Comp $46 155%
Employers Choice Network $46 155%
Georgia Workers Compensation $49 166%
Cigna $86 - $333 291%
Northside Health Network $159 537%
Georgia Reproductive Specialists $212 716%
Medlien Healthcare Services $212 716%
Med Care Solutions $238 804%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $291 983%
Quick Trip $291 983%
Novanet_Ppo $370 1250%
Phcs $397 1341%
Beech Steet $450 1520%
Multiplan $450 1520%
Multiplan Workers Comp $450 1520%
Careiq $529 1787%
Dekalb_Department Of Health $529 1787%
Fifa $529 1787%
Institutional Marietta Surgery Center $529 1787%
Institutional Veterans Evaluation Services $529 1787%
Rabun County Boc $529 1787%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30342
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals