CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Natividad Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $193
  • Cash Discount Price: $276
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Natividad Medical Center is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $276. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 6.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 Constitution Boulevard, Salinas, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$276

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: $276 (932%)
Insurance Median: $193 (652%)
Cash: $276 (932% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aspire Mcr Adv - All Plans $30 101%
Wgat Cedar - All Plans $37 125%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans $152 514%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $178 601%
Blue Shield - All Plans $179 605%
Aetna $207 699%
UnitedHealthcare $215 726%
Cigna $235 794%
Medi-Cal $276 932%
Medi-Cal Hmo - All Plans $386 1304%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1441 Constitution Boulevard, Salinas, CA 93906
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals