CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Childress Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $167
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Childress Regional Medical Center is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $167. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$167

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $167 (564%)
Insurance Median: $97 (328%)
Cash: $167 (564% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (328% 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 328% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 228%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Amerigroup $25 84%
Superior Healthplan Inc. $25 84%
Firstcare $26 - $43 88%
Aetna $30 - $167 101%
Humana $30 101%
UnitedHealthcare $50 169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $76 - $143 257%
Choicecare Network $81 - $136 274%
Cigna $91 - $152 307%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock $94 - $157 318%
Bsa Provider Network $106 - $178 358%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Hwy 83 North, Childress, TX 79201
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals