Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Goodland Regional Medical Center
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $182
- Cash Discount Price: $182
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.15x 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 615% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 515%). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wppa | $172 - $182 | 581% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $182 | 615% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $218 | 736% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the blood test for vitamin D at Goodland Regional Medical Center, the cash price is $182.00, which is lower than the facility's gross charge of $202.00. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Goodland, KS, the data does not provide specific county or state average prices for this procedure, so a direct comparison to regional benchmarks is not available in this report. However, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash price advantageous if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds $182.00, as paying out-of-pocket could result in immediate savings. It is important to note that while the facility offers a cash rate, patients should verify if "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available before scheduling to ensure they are receiving the lowest possible fee.
Insurance coverage for this service varies by payer, with negotiated rates ranging from $172.00 to $218.00 depending on the plan. For instance, Wppa plans pay $172.00, UnitedHealthcare plans pay $182.00, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans pay $218.00. If you are using insurance, be aware that the allowed amount represents the maximum the insurer will pay, and any difference between this amount and the facility's cash price could theoretically lead to balance billing, though the No Surprises Act protects patients from such surprise bills for emergency care and non-emergency services at in-network facilities. To avoid unexpected costs, always request an itemized bill to review specific CPT codes and ensure no services were unbundled or double-charged, as over 80% of hospital