CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $30
Cash Discount Price: $182
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $182. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$182

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30

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: $182 (615%)

Insurance Median: $30 (101%)

Cash: $182 (615% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $30 (101% 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.

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
United	$12 - $86	41%
Highmark	$18 - $58	61%
Aetna	$29 - $31	98%
Amerihealth Caritas	$29 - $41	98%
Geisinger	$29 - $49	98%
Humana	$29	98%
Pa Health & Wellness	$29 - $49	98%
Upmc Health Plan	$29 - $124	98%
Cigna	$30 - $62	101%
Senior Life	$30	101%
Va Ccn	$30	101%
Highmark Wholecare	$48	162%

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 $182.
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 Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber 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.