CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $144
Cash Discount Price: $185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $144. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$144

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: $185 (625%)

Insurance Median: $144 (486%)

Cash: $185 (625% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $144 (486% 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 486% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 386%). 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
Amerihealth	$13	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $187	44%
Buckeye	$13 - $30	44%
Caresource	$13 - $30	44%
Molina	$13	44%
UnitedHealthcare	$13 - $187	44%
Aetna	$30 - $179	101%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$30 - $120	101%
Paramount	$30 - $185	101%
Perennial Advantage	$30 - $31	101%
Sidecar	$30 - $143	101%
Summacare	$30 - $181	101%
Valor Health	$30	101%
Wellcare	$30	101%
Zing Health	$30	101%
Health Ohio Network	$144	486%
Tricare	$154 - $165	520%
Cigna	$165	557%
Claimsdoc	$165	557%
First Health	$185	625%
Multiplan	$185	625%
Ohio Health Choice	$185	625%
Healthscope	$187	632%
Emerald Health	$200	676%

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 $185.
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 Fisher-Titus 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.