CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Dan Proctor Drive, Saint Marys, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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%)

Insurance Median: $119 (402%)

Ins. Median: $119 (402% 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 402% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 302%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$30 - $169	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $141	101%
Caresource	$30 - $44	101%
Clover_Health	$30	101%
Humana	$30 - $177	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30	101%
United_Healthcare_Veterans_Administration	$30	101%
Devoted_Health	$31	105%
Pruitthealth	$31	105%
Amerigroup_Community_Care	$37	125%
Caresource_Georgia_Families	$37	125%
Peachstate_Health_Plan	$37	125%
Ambetter / Centene	$47	159%
Sea_Island	$141	476%
Sghs_Meritain	$141	476%
Coventryone_Hix	$151	510%
United_Healthcare	$154	520%
Medishare	$169	571%
Choicecare	$177	598%
Cigna	$177	598%
Industry_Buying_Group_Ibg	$177	598%
First_Health_Southcare	$179	605%
One_Health_Great_West	$179	605%
Pponext	$189	639%

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 $X.
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 Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus 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.