CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Metropolitan Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Metropolitan Hospital Center is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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%)
Insurance Median: $63 (213%)
Ins. Median: $63 (213% 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 213% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 113%). 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
Aetna $22 - $87 74%
Healthfirst $25 - $133 84%
Elderplan $30 101%
Fidelis $30 - $133 101%
Magnacare $36 122%
Oxford $43 145%
United $43 - $74 145%
Oscar $44 149%
Metroplus $55 - $133 186%
Amidacare $59 199%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $59 - $133 199%
Carelon $59 - $81 199%
Senior Whole Health $59 199%
United Behavioral Health $59 - $65 199%
Affinity $60 - $133 203%
Carelon (Amida Care) $60 203%
Vnsny $60 - $105 203%
Centerlight $62 209%
Cigna $72 243%
Emblem $74 - $99 250%
Wellcare $74 250%
Multiplan $99 334%
Local 1199 $105 355%
Villagecare Max $105 355%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY 10029
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals