CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $166
Cash Discount Price: $192
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham is $166. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $192. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 5.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$192

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$166

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: $192 (649%)

Insurance Median: $166 (561%)

Cash: $192 (649% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $166 (561% 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 561% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 461%). 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	$40 - $137	135%
Triwest	$42	142%
American Health Plan	$44	149%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $175	149%
Corvel	$44	149%
Healthspring	$44	149%
Prime Health Services	$44	149%
Procare Advantage	$44	149%
Superior Health Plan	$44	149%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$52	176%
Injury Management Organization	$52	176%
Sedgwick	$52	176%
Cigna	$165 - $193	557%
Aetna	$176	595%
Midcoast	$176	595%
Quiktrip	$176	595%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$186	628%
Independent Medical System	$192	649%
Imagine Health	$201	679%
Curative	$208	703%
First Health	$224	757%
Healthsmart	$224 - $241	757%
Humana	$224 - $257	757%
Private Health Care System	$241	814%
Bluebell Creameries	$289	976%

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 $192.
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 Hospital Brenham 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.