Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: University Of Kansas Hospital
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $95
- Cash Discount Price: $27
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.21x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 321% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 221%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Larned State Hospital [503200090] | $40 | 135% |
| Health Plan Inc [503999941] | $63 | 213% |
| Accarent Health [503999034] | $68 | 230% |
| Alt Carelon Behavioral Health [503200905] | $68 | 230% |
| Php [503200005] | $81 - $100 | 274% |
| Allied National [503999937] | $81 | 274% |
| Geha [503200036] | $82 | 277% |
| Alt Wppa [5032000964] | $82 | 277% |
| Med-Pay [503200040] | $82 | 277% |
| Cerner [503200038] | $82 | 277% |
| Workers Comp [503999901] | $82 - $128 | 277% |
| Inter-Americas Insurance [503999032] | $82 | 277% |
| Healthlink [503200007] | $82 - $100 | 277% |
| Cigna | $86 - $108 | 291% |
| First Health [5032000110] | $89 | 301% |
| Aha-Healthcare Preferred [503200050] | $89 | 301% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $93 - $104 | 314% |
| Ascension Living Hope [503201517] | $94 | 318% |
| Correct Care Solutions [50311253] | $94 | 318% |
| Coeur Plan Services [503301517] | $94 | 318% |
| Consolidated Billing [50311256] | $94 | 318% |
| Orscheln Industries [503201608] | $101 | 341% |
| Alt Lineco [5032000976] | $104 | 351% |
| Alt Lucent Health Solutions [503202603] | $104 | 351% |
| Empire Plan/Nyship [503200705] | $104 | 351% |
| Quiktrip [5032000412] | $108 | 365% |
| Century Health Solutions [503200054] | $108 | 365% |
| Point Comfort Underwriters [503200018] | $108 | 365% |
| Meritain Health [503200039] | $113 | 382% |
| Wppa [503200056] | $113 | 382% |
| Usa Managed Care [503999030] | $122 | 412% |
| Employers Health Network [503999025] | $122 | 412% |
| Three Rivers Provider Network [503999029] | $122 | 412% |
| Sanford Health Plan [503999027] | $122 | 412% |
| Plan Care America [503999026] | $122 | 412% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306, representing a blood test for vitamin D at University Of Kansas Hospital, the facility's gross charge is $135.00. While the facility's negotiated rates range from $40 to $128 depending on the payer, the cash median price is significantly lower at $27.00. This cash rate is notably lower than the facility's negotiated average of $95.00 and the Medicare benchmark of $29.60. For patients with high-deductible plans or those without insurance, paying the cash price of $27.00 may be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead that inflates the baseline price. It is important to note that while the facility is an in-network location for many payers, the actual amount paid varies widely, with some plans paying as low as $40 and others up to $128, meaning the "in-network" status does not guarantee the lowest possible price.
Patients should proactively contact the hospital to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the $27.00 cash median. Additionally, because over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, consumers are advised to request a detailed, itemized billing audit before making any payments to ensure no double-billing or unbundled codes are present. The facility's pricing is benchmarked against Medicare, which serves as a scientifically validated cost baseline; commercial rates often exceed this by a significant margin due to multi-layered administrative structures. By comparing the facility's specific negotiated rates against the Medicare amount of $29.60