CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin D

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 82306 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82306
Insurance Median: $223
Cash Discount Price: $189
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin D at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $223. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $189. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.6, this hospital’s rate is 7.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$189

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$223

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: $189 (639%)

Insurance Median: $223 (753%)

Cash: $189 (639% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $223 (753% 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 753% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 653%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $283	68%
Cigna	$25 - $378	84%
Denver Health	$25	84%
Health Choice	$25	84%
Medicaid / KanCare	$25	84%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$25	84%
Uuhp	$25 - $69	84%
Humana	$29	98%
Medicare (plans)	$29	98%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$36	122%
Centura Employee Plan	$37	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$37	125%
Motivhealth	$38	128%
Molina	$60 - $203	203%
Pehp	$202 - $472	682%
Aetna	$209 - $399	706%
Wise	$246 - $250	831%
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators	$290	980%
Select Health	$312	1054%
Multiplan	$326 - $430	1101%
Emi Health	$472	1595%

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 $189.
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 Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake 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.