CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Carle Foundation Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: $247
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Carle Foundation Hospital is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $247. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 West Park Street, Urbana, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$247

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

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: $247 (834%)

Insurance Median: $96 (324%)

Cash: $247 (834% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $96 (324% 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 324% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 224%). 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

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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
Meridian	$12 - $56	41%
Humana	$25 - $30	84%
Aetna	$26 - $447	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $362	101%
Molina	$30 - $167	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $345	101%
Wellcare	$30	101%
Community Partners Health Plan (Cphp)	$73 - $328	247%
Cigna	$96	324%
Multiplan/Phcs	$99 - $446	334%
Healthlink	$105 - $473	355%

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 $247.
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 Carle Foundation 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.