CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82306
  • Insurance Median: $138
  • Cash Discount Price: $85
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$138

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: $85 (287%)
Insurance Median: $138 (466%)
Cash: $85 (287% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $138 (466% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 466% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 366%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser $30 - $147 101%
Tricare $30 101%
Triwest $30 101%
Aetna $45 - $136 152%
Presbyterian Health Plan $67 226%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $105 355%
Hmo Health Plans $108 365%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $136 459%
Galaxy Health Network $136 459%
Multiplan $136 - $140 459%
UnitedHealthcare $136 - $143 459%
Humana $140 473%
Pinnacol Assurance $144 486%
Colorado Access $146 493%
Cigna $147 497%
Foundation Health Corp $147 497%
Rocky Mountain $147 497%
Uc Health Plan $147 497%
Uchpa Phs $147 497%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals