CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Reading Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $168
  • Cash Discount Price: $295
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.68x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Reading Hospital is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $295. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 5.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$295

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$168

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: $295 (997%)
Insurance Median: $168 (568%)
Cash: $295 (997% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $168 (568% 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 568% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 468%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $258 101%
UnitedHealthcare $36 - $56 122%
Amerihealth Caritas $41 139%
Upmc $45 - $227 152%
Geisinger $49 - $267 166%
Keystone First $49 166%
Pa Health & Wellness $51 172%
Gateway $52 176%
Health Partners $52 176%
Wernersville State Hospital $53 179%
Aetna $102 - $227 345%
Pma $168 568%
Lehigh Valley Health Network $189 639%
Cigna $241 814%
First Health $250 845%
Berkshire $316 1068%
Blue Ridge $400 1351%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals