CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Ascension St John Medical Center

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Ascension St John Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1923 South Utica Avenue, Tulsa, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $131 (443%)

Insurance Median: $36 (122%)

Cash: $131 (443% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (122% 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
Champva	$30	101%
Community Care - St John Network Senior - Govt	$30 - $354	101%
Communitycare Senior	$30 - $354	101%
Humana	$30	101%
Life Pace	$30	101%
Longevity Health Plan Of Oklahoma	$30	101%
Medicare (plans)	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $118	101%
Va Community Care Network	$30	101%
Veterans Administration	$30	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $63	105%
First Health	$31 - $177	105%
Communitycare (Standard)	$33	111%
Community Care (Select) 7/1/13	$36	122%
Ccl&H	$38	128%
Smarthealth	$41	139%
Community Care Smarthealth	$44 - $71	149%
Communitycare (Select)	$44 - $68	149%
Aetna	$46	155%
Connect Health Benefit	$59	199%
Evolutions	$59	199%
Kempton Group Administrators	$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 $131.
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 Ascension St John 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.