CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $272
Cash Discount Price: $220
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center is $272. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $220. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 9.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 Healthcare Loop, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$220

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$272

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: $220 (743%)

Insurance Median: $272 (919%)

Cash: $220 (743% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $272 (919% 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 919% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 819%). 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
Aetna	$30 - $351	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $316	101%
Cigna	$30 - $226	101%
Humana	$30 - $316	101%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $256	101%
Liberty Health	$31	105%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$59 - $169	199%
Caresource North Carolina	$145	490%
Carolina Complete	$169	571%
Amerihealth	$173	584%
Wellcare	$173	584%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$202	682%
Amps	$241	814%
Plotkin Health	$263	889%
Medcost	$312 - $329	1054%
Primary Physician Care	$325	1098%
Multiplan	$329	1111%
Phcs	$329	1111%
Employers Choice Network	$426	1439%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$426	1439%

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 $220.
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 Novant Health Mint Hill 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.