CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: St Bernard Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $43
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at St Bernard Parish Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $43 (145%)
Insurance Median: $30 (101%)
Cash: $43 (145% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (101% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $30 41%
Medicaid / KanCare $27 91%
Aetna $30 - $57 101%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $30 101%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $30 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $104 101%
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%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $30 101%
Tricare $32 108%
Zelis $56 189%
Cigna $59 - $98 199%
First Health Network $65 - $109 220%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $75 - $125 253%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $75 - $125 253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8000 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, LA 70043
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals