Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $34
- Cash Discount Price: $199
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uhccp | $10 | 34% |
| Multiplan | $25 - $414 | 84% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $25 - $30 | 84% |
| Healthy Blue | $26 | 88% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30 - $423 | 101% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $30 - $218 | 101% |
| Humana | $30 | 101% |
| Wellcare | $30 | 101% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $34 | 115% |
| Montgomery County | $53 - $161 | 179% |
| Choicecare (First Health Network) | $438 | 1480% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas, Inc | $438 | 1480% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this vitamin D blood test at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's cash price of $199 is significantly lower than the gross charge of $284, offering a potential savings for patients with high-deductible plans. While the facility's negotiated rates range from $10 to $438 across 12 payers, the cash price is notably higher than the state and county averages, which typically fall between $34 and $161. This discrepancy highlights a common pricing dynamic where commercial contracts often exceed cash rates; however, patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling, as some in-network rates may still be higher than the cash option. Additionally, since the facility is government-owned, patients should proactively ask about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative processing costs.
The facility's pricing structure also reveals a significant markup relative to the Medicare benchmark. With a Medicare amount of $29.60 and a cash price of $199, the facility charges approximately 110% of the Medicare rate, which aligns with fair pricing standards rather than the typical 200% to 300% markups seen in many commercial settings. Despite this relatively lower markup, the wide variance in negotiated rates—ranging from $10 for Uhccp to $438 for Choicecare—underscores the importance of comparing allowed amounts before treatment. To ensure accuracy, patients should request an itemized bill detailing the specific CPT code for this vitamin D test, as summary bills often obscure individual line items that could lead to errors or double-charging.