Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $126
- Cash Discount Price: $279
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.26x 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 426% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 326%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $25 | 84% |
| Tricare | $108 - $122 | 365% |
| Medadv_Uhc | $112 - $126 | 378% |
| Va_Ccn | $112 - $126 | 378% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $112 - $241 | 378% |
| Aetna | $112 - $126 | 378% |
| Humana | $112 - $126 | 378% |
| Medicare (plans) | $112 - $126 | 378% |
| Medadv_Allwell | $112 - $126 | 378% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $117 - $133 | 395% |
| Wppa_Providrscare | $290 - $327 | 980% |
| United | $291 - $328 | 983% |
| Hpk | $332 - $375 | 1122% |
| Cigna | $332 - $375 | 1122% |
| Coventry | $332 - $375 | 1122% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82306 (Blood test, vitamin D) at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS, the facility's cash median rate is $279.00, which is notably higher than the state average of $236.00. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government-local ownership, patients should be aware that cash payments can sometimes be more cost-effective than using insurance if their plan's negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. The data shows that while Medicaid/KanCare has a low negotiated range of $25.00 to $25.00, many commercial payers like United and Hpk have negotiated ranges starting at $290.00 and $332.00 respectively, which are significantly higher than the cash rate. To minimize costs, patients should explicitly ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can reduce the total amount owed.
When reviewing your bill, it is crucial to request a full itemized statement rather than accepting a summary invoice that obscures individual charges, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as unbundled codes or services not rendered. The facility's Medicare amount for this service is $29.60, which serves as a reliable benchmark to evaluate pricing; commercial negotiated rates often average 200% to 300% of this federal rate, whereas fair pricing is typically defined as 120% to 150%. If you receive a bill that appears inflated, you should dispute any errors in writing to the billing supervisor rather than settling verbally,