CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $77
Cash Discount Price: $36
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$77

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: $36 (122%)

Insurance Median: $77 (260%)

Cash: $36 (122% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $77 (260% 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 260% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 160%). 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	$25 - $30	84%
Triwest	$28	95%
Aetna	$30 - $59	101%
Amerihealth Caritas	$30	101%
Healthy Blue	$30	101%
Humana	$30 - $45	101%
Lhc (Allwell)	$30	101%
Louisiana Healthcare Connection	$30	101%
Peoples Health	$30 - $225	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $162	101%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$30 - $50	101%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc	$30	101%
Gilsbar 360	$68	230%
Hs Technology	$77	260%
First Health	$139 - $170	470%
Womans Hospital Employees	$143 - $175	483%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals	$184 - $225	622%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$192 - $235	649%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$194 - $238	655%

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 $36.
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 Our Lady of the Lake Surgical 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.