CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: UCI Health-Orange

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $28
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at UCI Health-Orange is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 City Drive South, Orange, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $28 (95%)

Insurance Median: $40 (135%)

Cash: $28 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (135% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$30	101%
Health Net	$30	101%
Blue Shield	$31	105%
Premier Health	$33	111%
Kaiser	$34 - $77	115%
Heritage Provider Network	$43	145%
Ahmc	$44	149%
Primecare Medical Network	$46	155%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$47	159%
Oscar Health Plan	$50	169%

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 $28.
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 UCI Health-Orange 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.