CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $287
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $287. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$287

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $287 (970%)

Insurance Median: $41 (139%)

Cash: $287 (970% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (139% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$26 - $54	88%
Well Sense Health Plan Nh	$26	88%
Aetna	$30	101%
Health New England	$30	101%
Cigna	$32	108%
Harvard Pilgrim	$41	139%
Providence Health Plan	$41	139%
Sana Benefits	$41	139%
UnitedHealthcare	$42	142%
Amerihealth Caritas Of Nc	$54	182%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$104	351%
Tufts Network Health Public Plan	$817	2760%

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 $287.
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 The Shriners' Hospital for Children - Boston 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.