CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $128
Cash Discount Price: $280
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Geisinger-Community Medical Center is $128. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $280. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1822 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$280

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$128

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: $280 (946%)

Insurance Median: $128 (432%)

Cash: $280 (946% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $128 (432% 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 432% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 332%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Geisinger Health Plan	$30 - $85	101%
Humana	$30	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30	101%
Prison Health Services	$30	101%
Aetna	$31 - $267	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $158	118%
Medicaid / KanCare	$41	139%
Geisinger Family Plan	$42	142%
Amerihealth	$47	159%
Upmc For You	$48	162%
Health Partners	$49	166%
Upmc Chip	$51	172%
Ambetter / Centene	$98	331%
UnitedHealthcare	$192	649%
Cigna	$199	672%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$226	764%
Healthnet	$265	895%
Universal Managed Care	$280 - $294	946%
Intergroup Services	$362 - $407	1223%
Multiplan	$384	1297%

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 $280.
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 Geisinger-Community 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.