CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $44
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$44

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%)

Insurance Median: $44 (149%)

Ins. Median: $44 (149% 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
Cigna	$20 - $31	68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $269	101%
Humana	$30	101%
Innovage	$30	101%
Keystone First	$30 - $268	101%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$30 - $55	101%
Point Comfort	$30	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $61	101%
Vibra	$30	101%
Gateway Health Plan	$31	105%
Geisinger	$31 - $284	105%
Health Partners Plans	$31 - $51	105%
Upmc Health Plan	$31 - $82	105%
Aetna	$32 - $788	108%
Sunrise	$33	111%
Elder Health	$36	122%
Naphcare	$44	149%
Occunet	$44	149%
Devon Health	$849	2868%

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 $X.
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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill 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.