CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Anderson Regional Medical Center is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2124 14Th Street, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $33 (111%)

Insurance Median: $53 (179%)

Cash: $33 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (179% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Molina	$28 - $56	95%
Integrated Health Plan	$29 - $122	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $42	101%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms	$30 - $58	101%
Magnolia Ms	$30 - $41	101%
Ms Breast And Cervical	$30	101%
Primewell	$30 - $74	101%
Triwest	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $44	101%
Aetna	$31 - $106	105%
Shared Health	$31	105%
Wellcare	$31	105%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$42	142%
Ashley Furniture Stores	$53	179%
Crittenden County	$53	179%
Davidson Hospitality	$53	179%
Dunn Investment Company	$53	179%
First State Bank Trust	$53	179%
Gossett Motor Cars	$53	179%
Hattiesburg Clinic	$53	179%
Hospitality Management Advisors	$53	179%
Jas D Collier	$53	179%
Mechanical Systems	$53	179%
Mid-South Transport	$53	179%
Patterson Warehouses	$53	179%
Radians	$53	179%
Rei Nation	$53	179%
Retzer Resources	$53	179%
State Systems	$53	179%
W W Wood Products	$53	179%
Watkins Uiberall	$53	179%
Lucent Health	$62	209%
Mpcn	$67	226%
Littler	$70 - $82	236%
Ppo Plus	$84 - $98	284%
Christian Health Aid	$105 - $122	355%
Usa Mco	$112 - $130	378%

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 $33.
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 Anderson Regional 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.