CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $200
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $200. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 6.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$200

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%)

Insurance Median: $200 (676%)

Ins. Median: $200 (676% 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 676% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 576%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Texaschildrens	$25 - $117	84%
Medicare (plans)	$117	395%
Vacare	$117	395%
Memorialhermannhealth	$173 - $200	584%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$186 - $192	628%
Cigna	$186 - $200	628%
UnitedHealthcare	$186 - $200	628%
Aetna	$192 - $200	649%
Humana	$197 - $205	666%
Ontarioministriesofhealth	$197	666%
Beijingst.Lucia	$200	676%
Embassyofqatar	$200	676%
Emergingtherapysolutions	$200 - $213	676%
Interlink	$200 - $226	676%
Tricare	$200	676%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare	$213	720%
Interlink_Cancercare	$213	720%
Saudiarmedforces	$213	720%
Uae_Medical	$213	720%
Uaepoliceattache	$213	720%
Healthsmart	$226	764%
Multiplan	$226 - $229	764%
Phcs	$226 - $229	764%
Vantage	$226	764%

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 $X.
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 University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer 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.