CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Memorial Hospital of Carbon County

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: $188
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 6.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2221 West Elm Street, Rawlins, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $188 (635%)

Insurance Median: $193 (652%)

Cash: $188 (635% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $193 (652% 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 652% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 552%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$104 - $277	351%
Medicare (plans)	$104 - $157	351%
Vaccn	$104 - $157	351%
Three_River_Providers_Network	$150 - $226	507%
Wise_Provider_Networks	$150 - $226	507%
Zelis	$150 - $226	507%
Corechoice	$180 - $271	608%
First_Choice_Health	$180 - $271	608%
Cigna	$186 - $280	628%
UnitedHealthcare	$192 - $289	649%
Interwests_Ppo_Network	$194 - $292	655%
Multiplan	$194 - $292	655%
Medicaid / KanCare	$200 - $301	676%

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 $188.
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 Memorial Hospital of Carbon County 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.