CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $444
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Doctors Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $444. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$444

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $444 (1500%)
Insurance Median: $39 (132%)
Cash: $444 (1500% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (132% 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.

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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
Humana $25 - $30 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $33 88%
Aetna $27 - $275 91%
Health Net $29 98%
Absolute Total Care $30 - $90 101%
Caresource $30 101%
Coventry $30 101%
Devoted Health $30 101%
Friday Health $30 101%
Healthspring $30 101%
Regency Hospice $30 101%
St Joseph Hospice $30 101%
United $30 - $225 101%
Wellcare $30 - $100 101%
Clover $31 105%
Eon Health $31 105%
Georgia Assurance $31 105%
Shared Health $31 105%
Health One Alliance $36 122%
Qtc Medical Group $36 122%
Blue Choice $38 128%
Ambetter / Centene $40 135%
Dept Of Community Health $44 149%
Amerigroup $55 - $71 186%
Nhc Advantage $74 - $95 250%
Pruitt Health $74 - $95 250%
Peach State $78 - $100 264%
Centurion $107 - $138 361%
Americas 1St Choice $109 - $140 368%
Medcost $194 - $319 655%
Kaiser Permanente $212 - $273 716%
Multiplan $233 - $450 787%
Performax $264 - $340 892%
First Health $291 - $375 983%
Employer'S Health Network $310 - $400 1047%
Novanet $349 - $450 1179%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals