CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $79
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Sarasota Memorial Hospital is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $79 (267%)

Insurance Median: $31 (105%)

Cash: $79 (267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (105% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerihealth Caritas Oncology	$4 - $16	14%
Community Care Plan Oncology	$4 - $16	14%
Molina Oncology	$4 - $15	14%
Simply Healthcare Oncology	$4 - $15	14%
Sunshine State Oncology	$4 - $15	14%
Florida Community Care Oncology	$5 - $36	17%
Simply Healthcare	$14 - $15	47%
Molina	$15	51%
Sunshine State	$15	51%
Amerihealth Caritas	$16	54%
Community Care Plan	$16	54%
Florida Community Care	$16 - $33	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $170	61%
Aetna	$30 - $181	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $51	101%
Simply Freedom Optimum	$31	105%
Simply Freedom Optimum Oncology	$31	105%
Wellcare	$31	105%
Wellcare Oncology	$31	105%
Oscar Oncology	$49	166%
Ambetter / Centene	$80	270%
Careworks	$82 - $127	277%
Enlyte	$82 - $127	277%
Avmed	$124 - $165	419%
Usa Managed Care	$136 - $181	459%
First Health	$141 - $188	476%

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 $79.
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 Sarasota Memorial 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.