Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $30
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mdsave | $25 | 84% |
| Smarthealth | $27 - $41 | 91% |
| Humana | $30 | 101% |
| Vc Hope | $30 | 101% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $30 | 101% |
| Va | $30 | 101% |
| Medicare (plans) | $30 | 101% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30 - $83 | 101% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $30 | 101% |
| Via Christi Research | $30 | 101% |
| Corizon | $37 | 125% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $50 | 169% |
| Aetna | $93 | 314% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $120 | 405% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306, representing a blood test for vitamin D, Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. has a median negotiated rate of $30.00 across 14 payers, with Medicare set at $29.60. This facility is located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67214), and its pricing aligns closely with the federal Medicare benchmark, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating hospital markups. While the data does not provide specific state or county average figures for this procedure, the facility's rate of $30.00 is consistent with the Medicare amount, suggesting no significant markup above the federal cost basis. Patients should note that while cash prices are not listed in this report, they may sometimes be lower than the insurance negotiated rate; however, for this specific code, the commercial rates are effectively identical to the Medicare standard, meaning the primary financial consideration is the patient's specific deductible and copay requirements rather than a price difference between cash and insurance.
When using insurance for this service, patients should be aware that negotiated rates are contractually agreed-upon ceilings designed to protect in-network members, but they often include administrative costs that can inflate the baseline price. Since the facility's rate matches the Medicare amount, there is no indication of excessive pricing relative to the federal government's cost reports. If a patient has a high-deductible plan, they should verify whether their out-of-pocket costs will exceed the $30.00 allowed amount before scheduling. Additionally, patients should explicitly ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before check-in, as these upfront payment incentives can bypass the costly insurance billing cycle and