CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Kaleida Health

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $305
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Kaleida Health is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $305. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$305

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $305 (1030%)

Insurance Median: $32 (108%)

Cash: $305 (1030% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (108% 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
Independent Health Association	$17 - $47	57%
Independent Health Association - Wchob	$18 - $48	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $110	68%
Cigna	$26 - $42	88%
Tricare	$28	95%
Univera	$29 - $104	98%
Aetna	$31 - $34	105%
Wellcare	$31	105%
Fidelis	$32	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$32	108%
Magnacare	$34	115%
Magnacare - Wchob	$34	115%
Ghi/Emblem Health	$36 - $40	122%
Ghi/Emblem Health - Wchob	$36	122%
Univera - Wchob	$40 - $104	135%

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 $305.
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 Kaleida Health 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.