Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Ellinwood District Hospital
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $25
- Cash Discount Price: $30
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $24 | 81% |
| Humana | $24 | 81% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $24 | 81% |
| Cigna | $24 | 81% |
| Aetna | $24 | 81% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306, representing a blood test for vitamin D, Ellinwood District Hospital in Kansas lists a gross charge of $35.00. This amount aligns exactly with the median negotiated rate of $25.00 and the median paid amount of $35.00 across five major payers, including UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by a government district, the cash price of $30.00 is slightly higher than the cash median, suggesting that paying out-of-pocket may not offer the lowest cost for patients with high-deductible plans. Because commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and contract dynamics that push prices above cash prices, patients should verify their specific plan's deductible status before scheduling to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.
To ensure you are receiving the most accurate pricing, it is important to request an itemized bill rather than accepting a summary invoice that obscures individual charges. If you receive a bill, review it line-by-line to confirm that no unbundled codes or services not rendered have been included, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors. Additionally, since the facility is a Critical Access Hospital, you should explicitly ask about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the total cost by 20% to 50% if settled upfront. Avoid relying on verbal assurances from billing staff; instead, request a formal written audit dispute if you identify discrepancies, ensuring you have a clear record of any corrections made to your account.