CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $144
Cash Discount Price: $764
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Frankfort Regional Medical Center is $144. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $764. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 299 Kings Daughters Drive, Frankfort, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$764

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$144

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$29.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.6 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $764 (2581%)

Insurance Median: $144 (486%)

Cash: $764 (2581% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $144 (486% of 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 486% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 386%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$23 - $30	78%
Humana	$28 - $248	95%
Aetna	$30	101%
Coventry Cares	$30	101%
Devoted Health	$30	101%
Horizon Pace	$30	101%
Molina	$30	101%
United	$30 - $404	101%
United Behavioral Health	$30	101%
United Va	$30	101%
Wellcare	$30 - $34	101%
Corvel	$101 - $144	341%
Prime Health	$101 - $144	341%
Signature Advantage	$120 - $171	405%
Cigna	$185 - $264	625%
Essence Healthcare	$284 - $404	959%
Baptist Health Network	$341 - $485	1152%
Hospice Of Central Kentucky	$397 - $566	1341%
Occupational Mc Alliance	$504 - $719	1703%
Multiplan	$599 - $853	2024%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $764.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82306.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Frankfort Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82306.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.