Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $27 - $41 | 91% |
| Va | $30 | 101% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $30 - $83 | 101% |
| Humana | $30 | 101% |
| Via Christi Research | $30 | 101% |
| Medicare (plans) | $30 | 101% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $30 | 101% |
| Vc Hope | $30 | 101% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $30 | 101% |
| Corizon | $37 | 125% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $50 | 169% |
| Aetna | $93 | 314% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $120 | 405% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this vitamin D blood test (CPT 82306), the facility's negotiated rates range from $27 to $120 across 13 payers, with a median negotiated amount of $30.00. This aligns closely with the state of Kansas average, where most commercial payers fall within the $30 to $37 range, though some plans like Aetna and Coventry City Of Wichita have higher specific rates of $93 and $120 respectively. The Medicare benchmark for this service is set at $29.60, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating pricing markup. Since commercial negotiated rates typically average 200% to 300% of Medicare, the $30.00 median here represents a significantly lower, fairer price point compared to the facility's likely higher chargemaster list price.
Patients should be aware that cash-pay options may offer further savings, particularly if your insurance plan has a high deductible or if the negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. While the data does not list a specific cash median, the facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned hospital located in Wichita, KS, and may offer "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts for upfront billing. To maximize savings, we recommend contacting the billing department directly to confirm if a cash discount is available and to request a waiver of insurance submission before scheduling, which can bypass administrative fees and secure the lowest possible rate. Always verify your specific plan's allowed amount before the visit to avoid unexpected balance billing or surprise costs.