CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Sierra View Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $16
Cash Discount Price: $11
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Sierra View Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$16

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: $11 (37%)

Insurance Median: $16 (54%)

Cash: $11 (37% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $16 (54% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$6 - $65	20%
Healthnet	$6 - $75	20%
Kaiser	$6 - $70	20%
Healthsmart	$7 - $85	24%
Multiplan	$7 - $85	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $90	27%
Blue Shield	$8 - $90	27%
Cigna	$8 - $90	27%
Dignity Health	$21 - $36	71%
Lasalle	$21 - $30	71%
Humana	$30	101%

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 $11.
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 Sierra View Medical Center 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.