CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $175
Cash Discount Price: $219
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 5.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$175

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: $219 (740%)

Insurance Median: $175 (591%)

Cash: $219 (740% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $175 (591% 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 591% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 491%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$9	30%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$73 - $156	247%
Triwest	$77	260%
American Health Plan	$80	270%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$80 - $175	270%
Corvel	$80	270%
Healthspring	$80	270%
Prime Health Services	$80	270%
Procare Advantage	$80	270%
Superior Health Plan	$80	270%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$95	321%
Injury Management Organization	$95	321%
Sedgwick	$95	321%
Cigna	$188 - $220	635%
Aetna	$201	679%
Midcoast	$201	679%
Quiktrip	$201	679%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$212	716%
Independent Medical System	$219	740%
Curative	$237	801%
Humana	$237 - $256	801%
First Health	$256	865%
Healthsmart	$256 - $274	865%
Private Health Care System	$274	926%
Bluebell Creameries	$292	986%
Three Rivers	$292	986%

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 $219.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 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.