CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $175
Cash Discount Price: $127
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Mercy Medical Center is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $127. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 5.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2700 Nw Stewart Parkway, Roseburg, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$127

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$175

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: $127 (429%)

Insurance Median: $175 (591%)

Cash: $127 (429% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $175 (591% 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 591% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 491%). 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

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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
Umpqua	$23	78%
Moda Health	$30 - $216	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $115	105%
Healthnet	$31 - $260	105%
Atrio	$32	108%
Providence	$59 - $263	199%
Cigna	$152 - $214	514%
Pacificsource	$152 - $206	514%
Premera	$158 - $227	534%
Aetna	$162 - $247	547%
United	$173 - $233	584%
First Choice	$183 - $247	618%

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 $127.
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 Mercy Medical Center 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.