CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Harlingen Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $29 (98%)
Insurance Median: $36 (122%)
Cash: $29 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (122% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $25 - $52 84%
Superior Health Plan $25 - $50 84%
Molina $26 - $53 88%
Aetna $28 - $30 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $94 101%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $30 101%
Cigna $30 - $48 101%
Humana $30 101%
Medicare (plans) $30 101%
San Benito Medical Associates $30 101%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $30 - $49 101%
Tricare $30 101%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $36 101%
Veterans Evaluation Services $30 101%
Wellmed $30 101%
Workers Compensation $30 101%
Imperial Insurance Company $31 105%
Provider Partners Health Plan $31 105%
Asserta Health $38 128%
Friday Health Plan $38 128%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $38 128%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $38 128%
Employer Direct Healthcare $41 139%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $44 149%
Naphcare $46 155%
Baker Benefits Administrators $59 199%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals