CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $76
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Queens Hospital Center is $76. 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 2.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$76

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: $76 (257%)
Cash: $30 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $76 (257% 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 257% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 157%). 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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $170 84%
Healthfirst $25 - $170 84%
Elderplan $30 101%
Fidelis $30 - $170 101%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $31 105%
Magnacare $36 122%
Villagecare Max $36 - $105 122%
Centerlight $37 - $62 125%
Hamaspik $37 125%
Local 1199 $41 - $105 139%
Oscar $41 - $44 139%
Oxford $43 145%
United $43 - $81 145%
Wellcare $44 - $74 149%
Affinity $52 - $170 176%
Metroplus $71 - $170 240%
Cigna $72 243%
Amidacare $76 257%
Carelon $76 - $81 257%
Senior Whole Health $76 257%
United Behavioral Health $76 - $83 257%
Carelon (Amida Care) $77 260%
Vnsny $77 - $105 260%
Emblem $87 - $102 294%
Multiplan $99 334%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals