CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $217
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.33x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at The University Hospital is $217. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 7.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$217

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: $34 (115%)
Insurance Median: $217 (733%)
Cash: $34 (115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $217 (733% 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 733% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 633%). 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
Amerihealth $30 - $45 101%
Clover Health $30 101%
Fidelis $30 - $168 101%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $168 101%
Horizon $59 - $219 199%
Aetna $168 - $217 568%
Wellpoint $171 578%
First Health $401 1355%
Americare $429 1449%
Qualcare $429 1449%
Correctional Medical Services $458 1547%
Multiplan $458 1547%
First Trenton $515 1740%
Managed Care Inc $515 1740%
Consumer Health Network $544 1838%
Three Rivers $544 1838%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals