CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $234
  • Cash Discount Price: $136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 15.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 15.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$234

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$15.08

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $15.08 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $136 (902%)
Insurance Median: $234 (1552%)
Cash: $136 (902% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $234 (1552% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $15.08 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 1552% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1452%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $15 99%
Node Triwest $15 99%
Node Va $15 99%
Veterans Eval Services $15 99%
Node Champva $18 119%
Tricare $18 119%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $28 186%
Self Pay $102 - $170 676%
Aetna $177 1174%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $188 1247%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $191 - $208 1267%
Hccmca $205 1359%
Multiplan Phcs $259 1718%
Moda Assurance $269 1784%
Cigna $270 1790%
Carlie Trans Grp $290 1923%
UnitedHealthcare $290 1923%
First Choice Health $307 2036%
Multiplan Mpi $310 2056%
Plan Vista Solutions $317 2102%
Multiplan Wc $324 2149%
One Health $324 2149%
First Health Group $327 2168%
Medical Control Network Solutions $327 2168%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals