CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $30 (101%)
Insurance Median: $31 (105%)
Cash: $30 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (105% 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.

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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
Fidelis $5 - $126 17%
Magnacare $6 - $102 20%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $102 20%
Multiplan $7 - $108 24%
Aetna $8 - $69 27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $126 27%
Blue Shield $8 - $75 27%
Empire Plan Nyship $8 - $41 27%
Blue Shield Highmark $17 - $60 57%
Cdphp $21 - $126 71%
Mvp $22 - $56 74%
Cigna $30 101%
Hamaspik $30 - $132 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $30 101%
Medicare (plans) $30 101%
Mvp Commercial $31 105%
Emblem Health Ghi $32 - $56 108%
Nascentia Health Options $32 108%
Tricare $32 108%
Emblem $33 - $54 111%
Nascentia $33 111%
Emblem_Ghi $54 182%
Mvp Essential Plan $121 409%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals