CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Adventist Health Delano

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Adventist Health Delano is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $37 (125%)

Insurance Median: $41 (139%)

Cash: $37 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (139% 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
Blue Shield Epn - All Other Plans	$5 - $44	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6 - $167	20%
Coventry- All Plans	$15 - $121	51%
Blue Shield Non-Epn	$16 - $131	54%
County Of Kern Network - All Plans	$17 - $141	57%
Gem Care- All Plans	$17 - $141	57%
Healthnet- All Other Plans	$17 - $135	57%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $145	57%
Foundation For Medical Care Of Kern County - All P	$19 - $151	64%
Cigna	$20 - $161	68%
Western Growers - All Plans	$20 - $163	68%
Dignty Hlth Mcal Op Only	$25 - $34	84%
Healthnet Medi-Cal	$25 - $40	84%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Ip/Op Only	$25 - $34	84%
Kern Health System Mcal	$25 - $44	84%
Medi-Cal	$25 - $34	84%
Universal Care Mcal	$25 - $34	84%
Bakersfield Fam Med Grp-All Plans	$30	101%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$30	101%
Kern Mcr Adv Dual Dnsp-All Other Plans	$30	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30 - $47	101%
Tricare	$30	101%
Universal Care Mcr- All Other Plans	$30	101%
Kaiser Comm Ip/Op Only- All Other Plans	$51	172%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$53	179%
Centivo - All Plans	$67	226%
Aetna	$195	659%

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 $37.
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 Adventist Health Delano 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.