CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Bingham Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $269
Cash Discount Price: $260
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Bingham Memorial Hospital is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $260. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 9.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 98 Poplar Street, Blackfoot, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$260

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$269

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: $260 (878%)

Insurance Median: $269 (909%)

Cash: $260 (878% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $269 (909% 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 909% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 809%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$59 - $79	199%
Ebms-All Plans	$108	365%
Regence Blue Shield-All Plans	$110	372%
Partners Direct-All Plans	$167	564%
Altius Hosp Empl	$186	628%
Pacificsource-All Plans	$223	753%
Altius Nonpar Empl	$260	878%
Selecthealth-All Plans	$278	939%
UnitedHealthcare	$278	939%
Aetna	$334	1128%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$334	1128%
Altius Coventry-All Other Plans	$345	1166%
Bright Path-All Plans	$353	1193%
Deseret Mutual-All Plans	$353	1193%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$353	1193%

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 $260.
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 Bingham Memorial Hospital 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.