CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at University Health System, Inc is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $86 (291%)
Insurance Median: $49 (166%)
Cash: $86 (291% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (166% 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
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $240 37%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $220 71%
Aetna $27 - $240 91%
Cigna $27 - $260 91%
Choicecare $30 - $31 101%
Humana $30 101%
Nhc $30 - $31 101%
Signature $30 101%
Wellcare $30 101%
American Health $31 105%
Devoted Health $31 105%
Medicare (plans) $31 - $32 105%
Upmc Health Plan $31 105%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $31 105%
Wellpoint $31 - $38 105%
Bluecare $43 145%
Tenncare $43 145%
Multiplan $49 - $206 166%
Novanet $55 186%
Coventry $56 - $240 189%
Beechstreet $62 - $257 209%
First Health $66 223%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $137 463%
Nx Health $206 696%
Phcs $206 696%
Naphcare $223 753%
Prime Health $257 - $343 868%
Seven Corners $257 868%
Usa $274 926%
Evolutions $309 1044%
Galaxy $309 1044%
Healthsmart $309 1044%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals