CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Minden Medical Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $70 (236%)

Insurance Median: $44 (149%)

Cash: $70 (236% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (149% 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
Mcd United Hc La	$18 - $34	61%
Aetna	$30 - $33	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $234	101%
Commercial Insurance	$30 - $234	101%
Gulf South Employee	$30	101%
Managed Care	$30 - $234	101%
Mcd Amerihealth	$30 - $33	101%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$30 - $33	101%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$30 - $33	101%
Medicaid / KanCare	$30 - $33	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30	101%
Humana	$33 - $37	111%
Private Pay	$70 - $234	236%
Industrial/Occ Health	$89	301%
Workers Comp	$89 - $234	301%
Auto Liability	$234	791%
Charity And Indigent	$234	791%

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 $70.
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 Minden 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.