CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Merit Health River Region

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $114
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Merit Health River Region is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $114 (385%)
Insurance Median: $30 (101%)
Cash: $114 (385% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (101% 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
Caresource Truecare $27 91%
Magnolia $27 91%
Magnolia Mcd Chip $27 91%
Medicaid / KanCare $27 - $30 91%
Tricare $27 91%
UnitedHealthcare $27 - $65 91%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $28 95%
First Choice $29 - $358 98%
Medicare (plans) $29 98%
Molina Chip $29 98%
Node Magnolia Mcr Adv $29 98%
Node Vantage Mcr Adv $29 98%
Aetna $30 - $73 101%
Humana $30 101%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node First Choice American Health Of Ms Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node First Choice Wellcare Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $30 101%
Node Molina Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node Peoples Health Mcr Adv $30 101%
Node Va $30 101%
Node Windsor Mcr Adv $30 101%
Veterans Eval Services $30 101%
Node Healthy Mississippi Mcr Adv $33 111%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $37 125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $41 139%
Advanced Health Systems $42 142%
Node Seven Corners $50 169%
Magnolia Exchange $52 176%
Molina Exchange $52 176%
Ms Work Comp $54 182%
Vantage Commercial $67 226%
Self Pay $86 - $143 291%
Medpartners $95 321%
Trimed Billing Solutions $143 483%
Cigna $197 - $334 666%
First Choice Mpcn Standard $262 885%
Phcs $286 966%
Ms Health Partners $358 1209%
Ms Dept Of Rehabilitation Services $477 1611%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2100 Hwy 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals