CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Bayou Bend Health System is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $59 (199%)

Insurance Median: $59 (199%)

Cash: $59 (199% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (199% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $138	91%
Tricare	$31 - $124	105%
Aetna	$34 - $188	115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $194	115%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$34 - $138	115%
Humana	$34 - $179	115%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$34 - $138	115%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$34 - $138	115%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$34 - $138	115%
Ambetter / Centene	$39 - $159	132%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$48 - $194	162%
Cigna	$48 - $193	162%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$48 - $194	162%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$48 - $194	162%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$51 - $207	172%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$51 - $207	172%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$51 - $207	172%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$54 - $221	182%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$54 - $221	182%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$54 - $221	182%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$58 - $235	196%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$58 - $235	196%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$61 - $248	206%

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 $59.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.