CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $49
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$49

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: $46 (155%)

Insurance Median: $49 (166%)

Cash: $46 (155% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $49 (166% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $115	101%
Medicaid / KanCare	$30 - $33	101%
Priority Health Medihmo	$30	101%
Aetna	$31 - $46	105%
Covenant Advantage	$46	155%
Medicare (plans)	$46 - $49	155%
Medigold	$46	155%
Senior Community Care	$46	155%
Humana	$48 - $148	162%
Priority	$112	378%
UnitedHealthcare	$140	473%
Cigna	$145	490%
Great West Healthcare	$145	490%
Asr	$146	493%
Blue Care Network	$146	493%
Health Alliance Plan	$146	493%
Cofinity	$148	500%
Mclaren Commercial	$163	551%

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 $46.
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 Sparrow Ionia 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.