CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Porter Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $117
  • Cash Discount Price: $212
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Porter Hospital Inc is $117. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $212. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$212

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$117

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: $212 (716%)
Insurance Median: $117 (395%)
Cash: $212 (716% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $117 (395% 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 395% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 295%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana $28 95%
Fidelis Care $90 304%
Aetna $100 338%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $100 - $177 338%
Martins Point $100 338%
Mvp $100 - $198 338%
UnitedHealthcare $100 - $210 338%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $100 338%
Veterans Choice $100 338%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $102 - $207 345%
Wellpath $117 395%
Harvard Pilgrim $170 574%
Coventry $187 632%
Cigna $193 652%
Medical Corporation $201 679%
Multiplan $201 679%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals