CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: St Luke's Nampa Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at St Luke's Nampa Medical Center is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9850 West St Lukes Drive, Nampa, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $33 (111%)

Insurance Median: $106 (358%)

Cash: $33 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (358% 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 358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 258%). 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

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

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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 - $195	71%
Commercial [1028]	$21 - $205	71%
Mountain Health Co-Op [1067]	$21 - $148	71%
Pacificsource [1020]	$21 - $171	71%
Select Health [1063]	$21 - $148	71%
Slplan Tap Mc St Lukes Health Plan [1641000001]	$21 - $148	71%
St Lukes Health Plan [1046]	$21 - $148	71%
Aetna	$26 - $205	88%
Cigna	$26 - $182	88%
Providence [1022]	$26 - $182	88%
Webtpa [1071]	$26 - $194	88%
First Health [1064]	$27 - $194	91%
Geha [1065]	$27 - $187	91%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$27 - $187	91%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $187	91%
Moda [1055]	$29 - $201	98%
Regence [1005]	$63 - $67	213%
Blue Shield Alt [100401]	$67	226%
Regence Out Of State [1004]	$67	226%

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 $33.
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 Luke's Nampa Medical Center 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.