CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Milford Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $262
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Milford Regional Medical Center is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14 Prospect Street, Milford, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $262 (885%)

Insurance Median: $31 (105%)

Cash: $262 (885% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (105% 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
Aetna	$30 - $67	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $90	101%
Evercare Sco Dual	$30	101%
Fallon Senior / Navicare	$30	101%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare	$30 - $80	101%
Senior Whole Health	$30	101%
Tufts Health One Care	$30	101%
Tufts Senior Care Options	$30	101%
Medicare (plans)	$31	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$145	490%
Fallon Community Care	$224	757%
Cigna	$493	1666%

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 $262.
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 Milford Regional 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.