CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $243
  • Cash Discount Price: $248
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $243. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $248. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 8.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$248

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$243

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: $248 (838%)
Insurance Median: $243 (821%)
Cash: $248 (838% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $243 (821% 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 821% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 721%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10 - $40 34%
UnitedHealthcare $25 - $27 84%
Aetna $30 - $421 101%
Medicare (plans) $30 101%
Kaiser $34 115%
Coventry $44 - $322 149%
Humana $49 166%
Paradigm Wc $243 821%
Secure Health $297 1003%
Coventry Wc $322 1088%
Alamed Wc $346 1169%
Fcci Wc $346 1169%
Multiplan $371 1253%
Evolution Wc $396 1338%
Prime Health Wc $396 - $446 1338%
Corvel Wc $421 1422%
Novanet Wc $421 1422%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL