CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: UPMC Mercy

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $224
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at UPMC Mercy is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $224. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 4.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$224

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $224 (757%)

Insurance Median: $139 (470%)

Cash: $224 (757% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (470% 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 470% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 370%). 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
Upmc Health Plan	$25 - $174	84%
Upmc Work Partners	$29	98%
Geisinger	$30	101%
Aetna	$31 - $149	105%
Amerihealth Caritas	$32 - $65	108%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$32 - $61	108%
Pa Health & Wellness	$32 - $70	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$47	159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $183	193%
Cigna	$127 - $224	429%
Bravo	$131	443%
Coventry/First Health	$164	554%
Intergroup	$186 - $298	628%
Private Health Care Systems	$280	946%
American Healthcare Group	$298	1007%
National Provider Network	$306	1034%
Health Payors Organization	$336	1135%
Multiplan	$336	1135%

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 $224.
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 UPMC Mercy 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.