CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $224
Cash Discount Price: $397
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.57x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Elizabethtown Community Hospital is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $397. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 7.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$397

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$224

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: $397 (1341%)

Insurance Median: $224 (757%)

Cash: $397 (1341% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $224 (757% 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 757% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 657%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan	$21 - $354	71%
Humana	$28	95%
Aetna	$138 - $280	466%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$138 - $324	466%
Fidelis Care	$138 - $164	466%
Martins Point	$138 - $164	466%
Mvp	$138 - $337	466%
UnitedHealthcare	$138 - $397	466%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network	$138 - $164	466%
Choicecare	$139 - $345	470%
Wellpath	$206 - $246	696%
Emblem Health	$290 - $345	980%
Harvard Pilgrim	$290 - $345	980%
Magnacare	$290 - $345	980%
Highmark Blueshield	$295 - $351	997%
Coventry	$308 - $366	1041%
Multiplan	$326 - $388	1101%

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 $397.
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 Elizabethtown Community Hospital 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.