CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $62
Cash Discount Price: $200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Medical Center Hospital is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$62

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: $200 (676%)

Insurance Median: $62 (209%)

Cash: $200 (676% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $62 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Geha	$14	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $40	47%
Corvel Wc	$24	81%
Medicaid / KanCare	$25 - $26	84%
Superior Chips	$25	84%
Ambetter / Centene	$26 - $30	88%
Amerigroup	$26	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $135	88%
Community Health Choice	$26	88%
First Care Health Plan	$26	88%
Superior Health Plan	$26	88%
Aetna	$29 - $207	98%
Novitas Solutions	$29	98%
Triwest Va Ccn	$29	98%
Care Improvement Plus	$30	101%
Humana	$30	101%
Wellcare By Allwell	$30	101%
Group Resources	$36	122%
Workers Comp	$59	199%
Health Select	$81 - $135	274%
90 Degree Benefits	$96 - $150	324%
Caprock	$118 - $139	399%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$130 - $188	439%
Cigna	$138	466%
State Comptroller	$156	527%
Texas Mutual Wc	$207	699%
Firstcare	$219	740%

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 $200.
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 Medical Center Hospital 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.