Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Kearny County Hospital
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $371
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.53x 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 1253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1153%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $371 | 1253% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $371 | 1253% |
| Community Care Health Plan Of | $371 | 1253% |
| Aetna | $371 | 1253% |
| Wps Gha - Mac J5 Part A | $371 | 1253% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306 (Blood test, vitamin D) at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, KS, the negotiated rate is $371.00, which matches the facility's cash median and the median negotiated rate across all five payers listed. This price is 12.5% higher than the Medicare benchmark of $29.60, reflecting the typical administrative markup and contract dynamics that commercial insurers face. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government, the data does not provide specific cash or negotiated averages for the state or county to allow for a direct comparison against regional pricing norms.
Patients should be aware that while in-network insurance contracts set a ceiling on what the insurer will pay, the actual amount you owe depends heavily on your deductible status and plan specifics. If your deductible has not been met, you may be responsible for the full negotiated rate of $371.00, even if the cash price is lower. To potentially reduce costs, you should contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can range from 20% to 50% off the billed amount for upfront payment. Additionally, since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, it is advisable to request a detailed, itemized bill before making any payments to ensure all charges are accurate and to identify any unbundled codes or services not rendered.