CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $157
  • Cash Discount Price: $147
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $157. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 5.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$157

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: $147 (497%)
Insurance Median: $157 (530%)
Cash: $147 (497% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $157 (530% 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 530% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 430%). 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
Aetna $30 - $219 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $259 101%
Humana $30 101%
Medicare (plans) $30 101%
UnitedHealthcare $30 - $171 101%
Alliance_Premier_Network $106 - $130 358%
Mercycare $110 - $135 372%
Triology $113 - $167 382%
Security_Health_Plan $119 - $173 402%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $122 - $210 412%
Alliance $124 - $154 419%
Hfn $126 - $210 426%
United_Healthcare $127 - $232 429%
Beloit_Health_System $128 - $158 432%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $129 - $159 436%
Cigna $133 - $164 449%
Health_Partners_Insurance $135 - $167 456%
Health_Payment_Systems $135 - $167 456%
Dean_Health_Plan $141 - $175 476%
Medical_Associates $146 - $180 493%
Wps $153 - $208 517%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $155 - $191 524%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $170 - $210 574%
Chorus_Community $177 - $218 598%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $177 - $218 598%
Multiplan $177 - $251 598%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $177 - $218 598%
Coventry $188 - $232 635%
Dean_Care $188 - $232 635%
Healthsmart $194 - $240 655%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals