CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $88
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Methodist Dallas Medical Center is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $88 (297%)
Insurance Median: $48 (162%)
Cash: $88 (297% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (162% 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 $24 - $32 81%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 - $102 84%
Aetna $30 - $204 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $95 101%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $30 101%
Medicare (plans) $30 - $32 101%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $30 101%
Wellcare [7016] $30 101%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $31 105%
Cigna $31 - $55 105%
Globalhealth [1003] $31 105%
Humana $31 105%
Procare Advantage [7018] $31 105%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $31 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $32 108%
Coralvita [9216] $36 122%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $37 125%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $38 128%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $41 139%
Molina [3017] $43 145%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $46 155%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $47 159%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $49 166%
Allied National [2031] $49 166%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $49 166%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $50 169%
Ambetter / Centene $51 172%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $53 179%
Web Tpa [3049] $55 - $135 186%
Department Of Labor [8004] $59 199%
Evry Health [1013] $59 199%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $59 199%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $59 199%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $59 199%
Sana Benefits [3069] $59 199%
Velocity [3070] $59 199%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $74 250%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $74 250%
Dart Member Care [3039] $80 270%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $80 270%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $80 270%
Scott & White Health Plan Trs [3062] $120 405%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1441 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX 75203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals