CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $198
  • Cash Discount Price: $225
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $198. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $225. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 6.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$225

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$198

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: $225 (760%)
Insurance Median: $198 (669%)
Cash: $225 (760% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $198 (669% 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 669% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 569%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $260 95%
Choicecare $30 - $332 101%
Humana $30 - $368 101%
Aetna $31 - $328 105%
Cigna $31 - $359 105%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $228 105%
Alliance $37 - $117 125%
Amerihealth Caritas $37 - $98 125%
Carolina Complete Health $37 - $449 125%
Healthy Blue $37 - $100 125%
Ortho Carolina $37 125%
Partners $37 - $99 125%
Trillium $37 - $105 125%
Vaya $37 - $101 125%
Wellcare $37 - $100 125%
Molina $44 149%
Medcost $66 - $265 223%
Sandhills $99 334%
Ambetter / Centene $130 - $212 439%
Employers Health Network $198 - $238 669%
Physician Reach Out $225 760%
Magellan $269 909%
Gmmi $292 986%
Quik Trip $292 986%
Carolina Behavioral Health $323 - $359 1091%
First Health $359 - $395 1213%
Healthgram $359 1213%
Private Health Care Systems $359 - $368 1213%
Provider Select $364 - $404 1230%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $368 1243%
Beechstreet $391 - $395 1321%
Multiplan $404 1365%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals