CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $125
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Elkhart General Hospital is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$125

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: $135 (456%)
Insurance Median: $125 (422%)
Cash: $135 (456% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $125 (422% 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 422% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 322%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Mclaren (Mi $16 54%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $140 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $56 84%
Aetna $30 - $141 101%
Caresource $30 - $270 101%
Humana $30 - $146 101%
Mdwise $30 - $270 101%
Mhs $30 - $270 101%
Pace $30 101%
Devoted Healthcare $31 - $42 105%
Plain Church $44 - $166 149%
Cha $125 - $162 422%
Immergrun $125 - $166 422%
Php $135 - $146 456%
Cigna $150 - $158 507%
Multiplan $150 507%
Signature $152 514%
Encore $154 520%
Heartland $208 703%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals