CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: High Point Regional Health System

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $168
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at High Point Regional Health System is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $168. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 N Elm St, High Point, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$168

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $168 (568%)

Insurance Median: $133 (449%)

Cash: $168 (568% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (449% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 449% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 349%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Amerihealth	$54 - $55	182%
Carolina Complete	$54	182%
Healthy Blue	$54	182%
Partners	$54	182%
UnitedHealthcare	$54 - $224	182%
Vaya	$54	182%
Wellcare	$54	182%
Alliance	$55	186%
Trillium	$55	186%
Ambetter / Centene	$61	206%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$64 - $102	216%
Medcost	$90 - $215	304%
Aetna	$100 - $218	338%
Oscar	$101 - $134	341%
Cigna	$184	622%
Directnet	$199	672%
Private Healthcare Systems	$276	932%
Multiplan	$302	1020%
Humana	$312 - $319	1054%

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 $168.
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 High Point Regional Health System 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.