CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Methodist Hospital Atascosa

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $1,880
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Methodist Hospital Atascosa is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,880. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,880

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $1,880 (6351%)

Insurance Median: $31 (105%)

Cash: $1,880 (6351% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (105% 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
Community First Health Plans	$25 - $508	84%
Molina	$25	84%
United	$25 - $846	84%
Aetna	$27 - $30	91%
Wellmed	$28	95%
Triwest Va Pccc	$29	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $555	101%
Devoted Health	$30	101%
Gonzaba Medical Group	$30	101%
Ilumed	$30	101%
Integranet	$30	101%
Triwest	$30	101%
Wellcare	$30	101%
American Health Plan Of Texas	$31	105%
Clover Insurance	$31	105%
Humana	$31	105%
Superior Health	$31 - $94	105%
Texas Independent Health Plan	$31	105%
Triwest Health Alliance	$32	108%
Focus Healthcare Management	$41	139%
Cigna	$49 - $65	166%
Focus Health Solutions	$69	233%
Healthcare Highways	$69	233%
Oscar	$79	267%
Imperial Insurance	$357	1206%
Valenz	$658	2223%
Evry Health	$692	2338%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$1,034	3493%
Multiplan	$1,410 - $1,598	4764%

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 $1,880.
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 Methodist Hospital Atascosa 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.