CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Methodist Hospitals Inc

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $47
  • Cash Discount Price: $412
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Methodist Hospitals Inc is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $412. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Grant St, Gary, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$412

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$47

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: $412 (1392%)
Insurance Median: $47 (159%)
Cash: $412 (1392% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $47 (159% 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
Aetna $30 - $436 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $514 101%
Caresource $30 101%
Humana $30 101%
Managed Health Services $30 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $30 101%
Medicare (plans) $30 101%
United Heathcare $30 101%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $44 101%
Zing $30 101%
Caresource Maketplace $49 166%
Ambetter / Centene $59 199%
Magnacare $78 264%
Physicians Health Plan Of Northern Indiana $89 301%
Cigna $226 - $246 764%
Encore $353 - $524 1193%
Phcs $401 1355%
Siho $412 1392%
Sagamore $424 1432%
Multiplan $430 1453%
Hfn $459 - $501 1551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Grant St, Gary, IN 46402
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals