CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $99
Cash Discount Price: $68
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2450 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$99

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: $68 (230%)

Insurance Median: $99 (334%)

Cash: $68 (230% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $99 (334% 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 334% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 234%). 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
Itasca Medical Care	$29 - $30	98%
Primewest	$29 - $30	98%
Sanford Health Plan	$29 - $121	98%
Security Health Plan	$29 - $154	98%
South Country Health Alliance	$29 - $30	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$29 - $117	98%
Wellcare	$29	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $104	101%
Medica	$30 - $77	101%
Ucare	$30 - $67	101%
Health Partners	$31 - $259	105%
Hennepin Health	$32 - $33	108%
Cigna	$45 - $115	152%
Emerging Therapies	$51 - $132	172%
Humana	$52 - $134	176%
Aetna	$54 - $140	182%
Interlink	$60 - $154	203%
America'S Ppo	$61 - $148	206%
First Health	$66 - $169	223%
Multiplan	$68 - $175	230%
Private Healthcare Systems	$68 - $175	230%
Wisconsin Physician Services	$72 - $185	243%

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 $68.
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 M Health Fairview University of Mn 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.