Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Lincoln County Hospital
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $218
- Cash Discount Price: $268
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.36x 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 736% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 636%). 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 | $218 | 736% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306 (Blood test, vitamin D) at Lincoln County Hospital in Lincoln, KS, the facility's negotiated rate with Blue Cross Blue Shield is $218, while the cash price is $268. This specific service is priced at 7.4% above the Medicare benchmark of $29.60. It is important to note that the cash price of $268 is higher than the negotiated rate of $218, meaning that for patients with high-deductible plans, using their insurance may result in a lower out-of-pocket cost compared to paying cash. However, patients should always ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as paying the bill in full upfront can sometimes reduce the final amount owed by 20% to 50%.
While the data provided does not include explicit state or county average comparisons for this specific code, the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government. Patients should be aware that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overheads that can inflate the baseline price, and the No Surprises Act protects consumers from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities. To ensure you are receiving the best possible rate, request a full itemized bill before payment to verify that no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included, and always confirm your deductible status to avoid unexpected costs.