CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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: $38 (128%)
Insurance Median: $40 (135%)
Cash: $38 (128% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $40 (135% 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

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

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Ambetter / Centene $25 - $31 84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $139 84%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $25 - $31 84%
Dell Star $25 84%
UnitedHealthcare $25 84%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $25 - $31 84%
Wellpoint Star $25 - $31 84%
Wellpoint Star Kids $25 84%
Wellpoint Star Plus $25 - $31 84%
Champva $36 - $40 122%
Superior Star $42 142%
Superior Star Foster $42 142%
Superior Star Kids $42 142%
Superior Star Plus $42 142%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $47 159%
Humana $49 166%
Cigna $69 233%
Aetna $72 - $202 243%
Seton Performance Plus $72 243%
Covenant Health $161 544%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6818 Austin Ctr Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals