Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Hamilton County Hospital
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $344
- Cash Discount Price: $382
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.62x 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 1162% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1062%). 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 | $103 - $218 | 348% |
| First Health Coventry - All Plans | $325 | 1098% |
| Cigna | $363 | 1226% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $363 | 1226% |
| Va Ccn - All Plans | $382 | 1291% |
| Aetna | $649 | 2193% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306 (Blood test, vitamin D) at Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, KS, the cash price is $382.00, which matches the facility's median negotiated rate. This cash price is notably higher than the state average, which is $29.60 (Medicare amount). While commercial insurance plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna have negotiated rates ranging from $103 to $649, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash price more affordable if their insurance allowed amount exceeds $382.00. It is important to verify your specific plan's deductible status before scheduling, as paying the full negotiated rate without meeting your deductible can result in significant out-of-pocket costs.
To maximize savings, patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% for upfront payment. Since hospitals often charge higher rates to bypass administrative processing costs associated with insurance claims, paying directly can sometimes be cheaper than relying on insurance reimbursement. Additionally, because over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients should request a detailed, itemized bill before making any payment to ensure no duplicate charges or unbundled services are included. Always confirm the exact allowed amount with your insurer and the facility before finalizing any payment plan.