CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $634
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $634. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$634

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $634 (2142%)
Insurance Median: $50 (169%)
Cash: $634 (2142% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (169% 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
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $243 30%
Stephenson Cty Health $9 - $243 30%
Aetna $29 - $203 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 98%
Iowa Total Care $29 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 98%
Medicare (plans) $29 - $30 98%
Geha $30 101%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $243 101%
Preferred Health Choice $31 105%
Amish Hospital Aid $39 132%
Oscar $40 135%
Centivo $46 155%
Ambetter / Centene $50 169%
Claimdoc $60 203%
Nova $60 203%
Health Choices $89 301%
Midlands Choice $141 - $219 476%
Wps $146 493%
The Alliance $147 497%
Mhnet $194 655%
1199 National Benefit Fund $203 686%
Allied Benefit Systems $203 686%
Asr Health Benefits $203 686%
Christian Brother Services $203 686%
Coventry $203 686%
First Health $203 686%
Lucent Health $203 686%
Luminare Health $203 686%
Medical Mutual $203 686%
Meritain $203 686%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $203 686%
Webtpa $203 686%
Auxiant $219 740%
Cigna $219 740%
Medica $219 740%
Midlands $219 740%
Multiplan $219 740%
Unity $219 740%
Crime Victim Assistance $243 821%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals