CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Christ Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $112 (378%)
Insurance Median: $36 (122%)
Cash: $112 (378% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (122% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $187 57%
Aetna $30 - $187 101%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $30 101%
Caresource [2031] $30 - $187 101%
Cigna $30 - $187 101%
Geha [2168] $30 101%
Golden Rule [2161] $30 101%
Humana $30 - $187 101%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $30 101%
Medben [2222] $30 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $30 - $187 101%
Medicare (plans) $30 101%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $30 101%
Meridian [2185] $30 101%
United Medical Resources [2104] $30 101%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $187 101%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $30 101%
Perennial [4200] $31 105%
Ambetter / Centene $36 122%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $36 - $187 122%
Allied Benefits [2163] $47 159%
First Health [2041] $47 159%
Meritain Health [2224] $47 159%
Medical Mutual [2054] $48 - $49 162%
Western And Southern [2076] $48 162%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $61 206%
Poppins Health [2299] $73 247%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $90 304%
Nalc [2178] $99 334%
Priority Health [2225] $99 334%
Life Synch [2080] $112 378%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $137 463%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $187 632%
Bccp [3079] $187 632%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $187 632%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $187 632%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $187 632%
Suburban Health [2408] $187 632%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals