CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Northwest Health-La Porte is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $14 (47%)
Insurance Median: $29 (98%)
Cash: $14 (47% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (98% 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
Lutheran $4 - $57 14%
Self Pay $5 - $114 17%
Alpha Baking $7 - $95 24%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $7 - $89 24%
Php $7 - $88 24%
Php Freedom Network $10 - $128 34%
Encore $11 - $191 37%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $149 37%
Cigna $12 - $157 41%
County Of Laporte $12 - $148 41%
Prime Health Services $12 - $159 41%
Prime Health Services Auto $12 - $159 41%
Aetna $13 - $175 44%
Ihn $13 - $170 44%
Tricare $13 - $27 44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $47 47%
Community Health Alliance $14 - $184 47%
Lutheran Network $14 - $186 47%
Sagamore Health Network $14 - $186 47%
Chandler Group $15 - $191 51%
Hfn Workers Compensation $15 - $191 51%
Multiplan $15 - $191 51%
Phcs $15 - $191 51%
Humana $16 - $30 54%
Medicare (plans) $16 - $29 54%
Node Champva $16 - $29 54%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $16 - $30 54%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $16 - $30 54%
Node Va $16 - $30 54%
Va Choice Program $16 - $30 54%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $17 - $31 57%
Managed Health Services $17 - $59 57%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $17 - $31 57%
Us Department Of Labor $21 - $37 71%
Caresource $29 - $30 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $30 101%
Mhs $30 101%
Prime Health In Work Comp $30 - $53 101%
In Wc $33 - $59 111%
Encore Kba Epo $39 - $71 132%
Magnacare Ma $40 - $72 135%
Encore Kba Ppo $49 - $89 166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals