CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Arnot Ogden Medical Center is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

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: $118 (399%)

Insurance Median: $74 (250%)

Cash: $118 (399% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Empire	$13	44%
Aetna	$30 - $149	101%
Amerihealth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$30	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $590	101%
Geisinger	$30 - $119	101%
Humana	$30 - $184	101%
Tricare	$30	101%
Fidelis	$33 - $42	111%
Amerihealth	$41	139%
Icircle	$42	142%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $204	142%
Fidelis Care-Exchange - All Plans	$107	361%
Geisinger - All Plans	$113	382%
Cigna	$121	409%
Mvp Health Plan - All Plans	$121	409%
Independent Health - All Plans	$126	426%
Upmc Health Plan - All Plans	$134	453%
Pomco Inc - All Plans	$140	473%
Emblem Health - All Plans	$171	578%
Emblem/Ghi	$180	608%
Martins Point Mcr Adv - All Plans	$194	655%
Healthnow - All Plans	$586	1980%

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 $118.
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 Arnot Ogden 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.