CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $60 (203%)

Insurance Median: $33 (111%)

Cash: $60 (203% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (111% 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.

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	$15 - $99	51%
Medicaid / KanCare	$27 - $28	91%
Tricare	$29	98%
Aetna	$30 - $36	101%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$30	101%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$30	101%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$30	101%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$30	101%
Humana	$30	101%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$30	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30	101%
Ochsner Health Plan	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30	101%
First Health Network	$67 - $227	226%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$76 - $256	257%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$101 - $341	341%
Cigna	$126 - $427	426%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$136 - $460	459%

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 $60.
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 Slidell Memorial Hospital 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.