CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at New Ulm Medical Center is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $41 (139%)
Insurance Median: $54 (182%)
Cash: $41 (139% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (182% 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.

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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
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H) $13 - $24 44%
Medica Health System $14 - $81 47%
Aetna $23 - $103 78%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U) $29 - $44 98%
Medicare (plans) $29 - $53 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $268 101%
Medica $30 - $76 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $30 - $58 101%
Hennepin Health $34 115%
South Country Health Alliance $34 - $63 115%
UnitedHealthcare $37 - $60 125%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U) $43 - $66 145%
Medica Ubh (A) $45 - $83 152%
Medica Ubh (N) $48 - $102 162%
Medica Mhps $50 - $77 169%
Medica Ubh Pmap $52 - $97 176%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V) $53 - $93 179%
Health Partners $53 - $91 179%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S) $54 - $102 182%
Cigna $56 - $99 189%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S) $57 - $102 193%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U) $68 - $121 230%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr) $185 625%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN 56073
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals