CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson Street Suite A, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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: $63 (213%)

Insurance Median: $44 (149%)

Cash: $63 (213% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $44 (149% 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
Epic Health Plan	$3 - $121	10%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$3 - $202	10%
Blue Shield Of California	$4 - $182	14%
Aetna	$5 - $178	17%
Cigna	$5 - $201	17%
Global Benefits Group	$5 - $181	17%
Networks By Design	$5 - $196	17%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$5 - $163	17%
Trivalley Medical Group	$5 - $163	17%
Multiplan	$6 - $242	20%
Galaxy Health	$7 - $257	24%
Prime Health Services	$7 - $257	24%
Adventist Health	$24 - $60	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$24	81%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$29 - $73	98%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$30 - $44	101%
Dignity Health	$30 - $44	101%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$30 - $35	101%
Upland Medical Group	$30	101%
Vantage Medical Group	$30 - $44	101%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$37 - $40	125%
Heritage Provider Network	$49	166%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$292	986%

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 $63.
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 Loma Linda University Children'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.