CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $154
Cash Discount Price: $162
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $162. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 5.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$162

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$154

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: $162 (547%)

Insurance Median: $154 (520%)

Cash: $162 (547% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $154 (520% 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 520% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 420%). 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
Cigna	$77 - $148	260%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $203	338%
Aetna	$103 - $255	348%
Humana	$104 - $277	351%
Vantage Mcr Adv	$104 - $198	351%
Geha-All Plans	$120 - $228	405%
Ppo Plus-All Plans	$120 - $228	405%
Verity Healthnet Exclusive	$128 - $244	432%
Amerihealth Caritas-All Plans	$134 - $255	453%
Healthy Blue Mcaid-All Plans	$134 - $255	453%
Galaxy Network-All Plans	$137 - $261	463%
UnitedHealthcare	$137 - $261	463%
Multiplan-All Plans	$145 - $277	490%
Verity Healthnet Standard-All Other Plans	$145 - $277	490%
Vantage-All Other Plans	$154 - $293	520%
Vantage Ppo	$162 - $310	547%

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 $162.
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 Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi 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.