CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $47
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $47 (159%)

Insurance Median: $20 (68%)

Cash: $47 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (68% 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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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
Blue Shield Ca	$5 - $810	17%
Chinese Community	$5 - $650	17%
Magellan	$5 - $600	17%
Healthsmart	$6 - $700	20%
Kaiser	$6 - $760	20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7 - $755	24%
Multiplan	$7 - $830	24%
Aetna	$8 - $166	27%
Brown Toland	$8 - $30	27%
California Health & Wellness	$8 - $30	27%
Connected Care	$8 - $30	27%
Health Net	$8 - $44	27%
Health Plan San Mateo	$8 - $30	27%
Humana	$8 - $30	27%
Mhn	$8 - $30	27%
Partnership Health Plan	$8 - $30	27%
Sfhp	$8 - $29	27%
United	$8 - $36	27%
Us Behavioral Health	$8 - $1,000	27%
Kentfield	$23 - $86	78%
Oscar	$26 - $97	88%
Cigna	$129 - $137	436%

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 $47.
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 UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital 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.