CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $190
Cash Discount Price: $208
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is $190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 6.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$190

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: $208 (703%)

Insurance Median: $190 (642%)

Cash: $208 (703% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $190 (642% 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 642% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 542%). 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
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$28 - $31	95%
Iowa Total Care	$29 - $31	98%
Molina Healthcare	$29	98%
Aetna	$30 - $229	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $143	101%
Healthpartners	$30 - $252	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $195	101%
American Health Plan	$31	105%
Immergrun	$74	250%
Medical Associates	$135 - $148	456%
Quad City Community Healthcare	$148 - $223	500%
Midlands Choice	$156 - $193	527%
Oscar Health	$187	632%
Great River Health Systems	$193 - $208	652%
Progyny	$223	753%
Aplos Health Plan	$238	804%
Sedgwick	$238	804%
Global Excel	$252	851%
Sanford Health Plan	$252	851%
Sisco	$261	882%
Employee Benefit Systems	$267	902%
Healthsmart	$267	902%
Hfn	$273	922%
Multiplan	$273	922%

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 $208.
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 University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics 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.