CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $57
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Wakemed, Raleigh Campus is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $57 (193%)

Insurance Median: $61 (206%)

Cash: $57 (193% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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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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	$16 - $37	54%
Carolina Complete	$16 - $37	54%
Wellcare	$16 - $37	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $93	71%
Cigna	$22 - $95	74%
Aetna	$26 - $126	88%
First Health	$28 - $164	95%
Liberty	$30	101%
Pruitt	$30	101%
Alignment	$31	105%
Ambetter / Centene	$33 - $67	111%
Medcost	$65 - $140	220%
Phcs	$72 - $149	243%
Multiplan	$81 - $167	274%

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 $57.
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 Wakemed, Raleigh Campus 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.