CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1650 Cowles Street, Fairbanks, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $88 (584%)

Insurance Median: $29 (192%)

Cash: $88 (584% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (192% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12 - $16	80%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$12 - $16	80%
Premera First - All Plans	$15	99%
Tricare	$15	99%
Va (Triwest) - All Plans	$15	99%
Banner Choice - All Plans	$21 - $29	139%
UnitedHealthcare	$73 - $104	484%
Aetna	$74 - $105	491%
Cigna	$75 - $107	497%
Multiplan - All Plans	$75 - $106	497%

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 $88.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82607.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82607.
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.