CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Sanford Wheaton Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Sanford Wheaton Medical Center is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 12Th Street North, Wheaton, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

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: $88 (297%)

Insurance Median: $52 (176%)

Cash: $88 (297% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (176% 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	$13 - $153	44%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$28 - $83	95%
Aetna	$30 - $143	101%
Health Partners	$30 - $134	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30 - $90	101%
Security Health Plan	$30 - $91	101%
Ucare	$30 - $145	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $138	101%
Primewest	$31 - $100	105%
Sanford Health Plan	$43 - $153	145%
Medica	$48 - $156	162%
First Choice Health Network	$50 - $148	169%
Healthez	$50 - $148	169%
Multiplan	$50 - $148	169%

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 $88.
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 Sanford Wheaton 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.