CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $185
  • Cash Discount Price: $165
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 6.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$185

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: $165 (557%)
Insurance Median: $185 (625%)
Cash: $165 (557% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $185 (625% 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 625% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 525%). 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 $30 - $189 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $199 101%
Cigna $30 - $203 101%
Devoted Health $30 101%
Humana $30 101%
Molina $30 101%
Paramount $30 101%
Primetime Health Plan $30 101%
Summacare $30 - $200 101%
The Health Plan $30 - $194 101%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $203 101%
Wellcare By Allwell $30 101%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $31 105%
Valor Health Plans $31 105%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $41 139%
Ambetter / Centene $53 179%
Caresource $53 179%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $78 - $218 264%
Amish Aid Community Plan $101 341%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $101 341%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $101 341%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $110 372%
Immergrun $110 372%
Sunrise Plain Communities $110 372%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $154 520%
Beech Street $176 - $198 595%
Ohio Preferred Network $176 - $198 595%
First Health $183 618%
Century Health Network $187 632%
Ohio Health Choice $187 - $198 632%
Private Healthcare System $189 639%
Aultcare $198 669%
Clarity $198 669%
Configurenet $198 669%
Fortified Provider Network $198 669%
Healthsmart $198 669%
Jp Farley $198 669%
Multiplan $198 669%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals