CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Tristar Ashland City Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $2,848
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Tristar Ashland City Medical Center is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,848. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 313 North Main St, Ashland City, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,848

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $2,848 (9622%)

Insurance Median: $40 (135%)

Cash: $2,848 (9622% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (135% 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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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
Wellpoint	$13	44%
Aetna	$24 - $1,424	81%
Bright Health	$30 - $36	101%
Humana	$30 - $712	101%
Sarah Cannon Research	$30	101%
United	$30 - $1,282	101%
Wellcare	$30	101%
Zing	$30	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$31 - $32	105%
American Health Advantage	$31	105%
Devoted Health Plan	$31	105%
Evergreen Hmo	$31	105%
Healthspring	$31	105%
Atrio Golden Times	$33	111%
Signature Advantage	$33	111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $2,000	135%
Prime Health	$43	145%
Corvel Corporation	$44	149%
Novanet	$44	149%
Cigna	$53 - $889	179%
Oscar	$89	301%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet	$524	1770%
Apex Health	$541	1828%
Nhc Advantage, Inc.	$541	1828%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign)	$541	1828%
Amerigroup	$883	2983%
Bgfh Singlesource	$1,424 - $2,421	4811%
Multiplan	$1,566	5291%
Southern Health Partners	$1,709	5774%
Employers Health Network	$1,994	6736%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage	$2,136	7216%
Beech Street	$2,620	8851%

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 $2,848.
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 Tristar Ashland City 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.