CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Pinckneyville Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $168
Cash Discount Price: $286
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Pinckneyville Community Hospital is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $286. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 5.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5383 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$286

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$168

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: $286 (966%)

Insurance Median: $168 (568%)

Cash: $286 (966% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $168 (568% 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 568% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 468%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Humana	$75 - $127	253%
Umwa Mcr Adv - All Plans	$75 - $127	253%
UnitedHealthcare	$75 - $281	253%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$75 - $127	253%
Aetna	$77 - $309	260%
Ambetter / Centene	$125	422%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$125 - $247	422%
Medicaid / KanCare	$125	422%
Healthlink Hmo	$160 - $269	541%
Phcs - All Other Plans	$167 - $281	564%
Cigna	$168 - $283	568%
Healthlink Ppo - All Other Plans	$168 - $283	568%
Healthlink Work Comp	$168 - $283	568%
Phcs Savility	$173 - $292	584%
Multiplan - All Plans	$184 - $309	622%

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 $286.
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 Pinckneyville Community 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.