CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $50
Cash Discount Price: $281
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $281. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$281

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$50

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: $281 (949%)

Insurance Median: $50 (169%)

Cash: $281 (949% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $50 (169% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Avalon	$18	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $50	61%
Humana	$19 - $247	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $93	101%
Healthteam	$30	101%
Aetna	$31 - $104	105%
Devoted Health	$31	105%
Longevity Health	$31	105%
Molina	$31 - $32	105%
Absolute Total Care	$32	108%
Corporate Benefits Service	$33	111%
Carolina Complete Health	$49	166%
Partners Behavioral Health	$49	166%
Alliance Behavioral Health	$50	169%
Amerihealth Caritas	$50	169%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans	$50	169%
Vaya Behavioral Health	$50	169%
Wellcare	$50	169%
Surgery Plus	$52	176%
Cigna	$55 - $90	186%
Carolina Caring	$74 - $223	250%
Gaston County Jail	$97	328%
Medcost	$107	361%
Beech Street	$230	777%
Multiplan	$230	777%
Self Pay	$253	855%
First Health Network	$267	902%

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 $281.
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 Caromont 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.