Blood test, vitamin D
Facility: Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82306
- Insurance Median: $30
- Cash Discount Price: $136
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home State Health | $29 | 98% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $29 - $50 | 98% |
| Aetna | $30 | 101% |
| Humana | $30 | 101% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $36 | 122% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, located at 1600 N 2Nd St in Clinton, Missouri, charges a cash median price of $136 for CPT code 82306 (Blood test, vitamin D). This cash rate is significantly lower than the facility's gross charge of $227 and represents a substantial discount compared to the national average. The facility is a government-owned acute care hospital rated 3 stars, and while the state of Missouri does not provide a specific average for this procedure in the provided data, the cash price is notably below the facility's own listed gross amount.
For patients with insurance, the negotiated rates vary by payer, ranging from $29 to $50 depending on the plan. UnitedHealthcare plans show the widest range, with high-end rates at $50 and low-end rates at $29, while other payers like Home State Health, Aetna, Humana, and Ambetter / Centene have fixed rates between $29 and $36. The Medicare benchmark for this service is $29.60, which serves as a key reference point; commercial negotiated rates generally exceed this baseline, though some plans align closely with it. Patients should verify their specific deductible status and ask about prompt-pay discounts before scheduling, as paying cash upfront may result in a lower total cost than the insurance negotiated amount if their deductible has not been met.