CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $246
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital is $246. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 8.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 388 Ben Bolt Avenue, Tazewell, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$246

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: $137 (463%)

Insurance Median: $246 (831%)

Cash: $137 (463% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $246 (831% 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 831% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 731%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Corvel	$28	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31	105%
Sentara Health Plan	$32 - $243	108%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$33	111%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$33	111%
Humana	$33	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $320	111%
Aetna	$200 - $260	676%
Gateway - Tier 3	$216	730%
Vhn - Ultra	$243	821%
Cigna	$249 - $265	841%
Connecticare	$274	926%
Vhn - Plus	$302	1020%
Gateway - Tier 2	$314	1061%
Vhn	$314	1061%
Integrated Health Plan	$333	1125%
Vhn - Link	$353	1193%
Gateway - Tier 1	$372	1257%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$372	1257%
National Provider Network	$376	1270%

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 $137.
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 Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital 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.