CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: UW Health

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at UW Health is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 East State Street, Rockford, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $50 (169%)

Insurance Median: $55 (186%)

Cash: $50 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (186% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $166	95%
Aetna	$30 - $243	101%
Humana	$30	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30 - $33	101%
Mychoice Wi Medical Adv	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $47	101%
Ecoh	$35 - $265	118%
Quartz Fully Insured	$37	125%
Alliance Premier Network	$38 - $183	128%
Quartz Aso	$41	139%
The Alliance	$49 - $236	166%
Wps Ppo	$54 - $260	182%
Cigna	$55 - $268	186%
Hfn	$55 - $265	186%
Beloit Healt System	$63 - $303	213%
Mercycare	$65 - $314	220%
First Health/Coventry	$68 - $331	230%
Health Payment Systems	$81 - $392	274%
Healthsmart	$81 - $392	274%
Sheboygan Employers Health Network	$86 - $418	291%
Multiplan	$97 - $468	328%

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 $50.
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 UW Health 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.