Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Minneola District Hospital
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $266
- Cash Discount Price: $203
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.99x 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 899% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 799%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $191 - $295 | 645% |
| Va Community Care Program-All Plans | $191 - $198 | 645% |
| Humana | $191 - $198 | 645% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $218 | 736% |
| Corporate Plan Management-All Plans | $242 - $251 | 818% |
| Providrs Care Network-All Plans | $242 - $251 | 818% |
| Preferred Health Care (Coventry)-All Other Plans | $256 - $266 | 865% |
| Triwest-All Plans | $256 - $266 | 865% |
| Phc (Coventry) Leased Network | $271 - $280 | 916% |
| Aetna | $271 - $295 | 916% |
| Health Partners Of Kansas-All Plans | $271 - $280 | 916% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $285 - $295 | 963% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306 (Blood test, vitamin D) at Minneola District Hospital, the facility's cash median price is $203.00, which is lower than the negotiated rates paid by most insurance plans in this dataset. While the facility's cash price is notably lower than the state average for this service, patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying out-of-pocket is more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as many commercial payers have negotiated rates exceeding $242.00. To maximize savings, patients should verify if the hospital offers a "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount for upfront billing, which can further reduce the final amount owed.
It is important to understand that commercial insurance rates often exceed the true cost of care due to administrative overhead and contract dynamics, whereas the Medicare benchmark for this service is only $29.60. Although the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by a Government Hospital District, the negotiated rates for in-network plans range from $191.00 to $295.00, with the median negotiated amount being $266.00. Consumers should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects against balance billing for emergency services at in-network facilities, unexpected charges can still occur for out-of-network ancillary services, making it essential to request an itemized bill and dispute any errors before payment.