CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Northwest Health - Starke is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $38 (128%)
Insurance Median: $30 (101%)
Cash: $38 (128% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (101% 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 $9 - $57 30%
Self Pay $9 - $117 30%
Medpartners $11 - $71 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $47 47%
Physicians Health Plan $14 - $88 47%
Alpha Baking $15 - $95 51%
Php $20 - $128 68%
Encore $21 - $184 71%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $150 78%
Multiplan Inc $26 - $191 88%
Aetna $27 - $183 91%
Cigna $27 - $176 91%
Tricare $27 91%
Coventry First Health $28 - $183 95%
Caresource $29 - $30 98%
Humana $29 - $30 98%
Lutheran Network $29 - $186 98%
Medicare (plans) $29 98%
Node Champva $29 98%
Sagamore Health Network $29 - $186 98%
Community Health Alliance $30 - $191 101%
Managed Health Services $30 - $59 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $30 101%
Mhs $30 101%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $30 101%
Node Va $30 101%
In Dept Of Correction $31 105%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $31 105%
Ppom $31 - $199 105%
Us Department Of Labor $37 125%
Indiana Workers Comp $59 199%
Encore Kba Epo $71 240%
Magnacare Ma $71 240%
Encore Kba Ppo $89 301%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals