CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

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: $46 (155%)

Insurance Median: $33 (111%)

Cash: $46 (155% 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 - $63	51%
Humana	$28 - $30	95%
(Healthy Louisiana) And Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$30	101%
Aetna	$30 - $72	101%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$30	101%
Healthy Blue (Formerly Amerigroup Louisiana Inc.)	$30	101%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$30	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30	101%
Vantage Health Plan - Commercial	$33	111%
Zelis	$47	159%
Verity Health Network – Lsu First Choice	$57	193%
Healthcomp Ppo (Formerly Gilsbar 360	$74	250%
First Health Network	$77	260%
Cigna	$108	365%
Multiplan/Phcs/American Lifecare	$123	416%
Usa Managed Care Network	$132	446%

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 $46.
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport 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.