CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Titus Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $61
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Titus Regional Medical Center is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2001 N Jefferson, Mount Pleasant, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $61 (206%)

Insurance Median: $57 (193%)

Cash: $61 (206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (193% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5 - $102	17%
Healthcare Highways	$15 - $41	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $106	57%
Aetna	$19 - $47	64%
Claritev	$29 - $82	98%
Christus Health Plan	$30 - $57	101%
Humana	$30 - $71	101%
Texas Mutual	$30 - $58	101%
Tricare	$30 - $57	101%
Triwest	$30 - $57	101%
Superior	$47 - $62	159%
Curative	$61 - $62	206%
Healthsmart	$71 - $94	240%
Cigna	$82 - $108	277%
Galaxy Health	$97 - $128	328%

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 $61.
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 Titus Regional 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.