CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: University of Mississippi Med Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $47
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at University of Mississippi Med Center is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $47 (159%)

Insurance Median: $59 (199%)

Cash: $47 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (199% 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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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
Ms-Can-Molina	$27	91%
Ms-Can-Magnolia	$28	95%
Ms-Can-Truecare	$28	95%
Medadv_Primewell	$30	101%
Medadv_Uhc	$30	101%
Medadv_Uhcdsnp	$30	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30	101%
Va_Ccn	$30	101%
Wellcare	$30	101%
Humana	$31	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41	139%
Advhealth	$42	142%
United	$50	169%
United-Options	$50	169%
Molina-Chip	$59	199%
Magnolia-Chip	$60	203%
Truecare-Chip	$60	203%
Molina_Exchange	$64	216%
Cigna	$68	230%
Mpcn	$68	230%
Firstchoice	$74	250%
Firstchoice-Hum	$74	250%
Ambetter / Centene	$75	253%
Primewell	$83	280%
Ppoplus	$91	307%
Firsthealth	$94	318%
Multiplan	$94	318%
Aetna	$99	334%
Healthlink_Tupelo	$99	334%
Phcs	$105	355%

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 $47.
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 University of Mississippi Med 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.