CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $72 (243%)

Insurance Median: $37 (125%)

Cash: $72 (243% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (125% 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 Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $80	71%
Aetna	$30 - $89	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$30	101%
Care Improvement Plus	$30	101%
Caresource	$30	101%
Cigna	$30 - $91	101%
Coventry	$30 - $83	101%
Eon Health Plan	$30	101%
Humana	$30 - $83	101%
Kaiser Permanente	$30	101%
Molina	$30	101%
Pruitthealth Premier	$30	101%
Todays Options Pffs	$30	101%
Todays Options Ppo	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $2,632	101%
Vaccn United	$30	101%
Wellcare	$30	101%
Amerigroup	$37	125%
First Health	$83	280%
Phcs	$83	280%
Meritain	$89	301%
Multiplan	$94 - $97	318%
Nova	$94 - $100	318%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$100	338%

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 $72.
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 St Marys Good Samaritan 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.