CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $116
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at University of Alabama Hospital is $116. 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 $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 7.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$116

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%)
Insurance Median: $116 (769%)
Ins. Median: $116 (769% 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 769% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 669%). 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
Viva $7 - $15 46%
Humana $14 - $197 93%
Birmingham Fc $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 99%
Cooper Green $15 99%
Davita Villagehealth $15 99%
Jefferson County Sheriff $15 99%
Triwest $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $126 99%
Cigna $16 - $155 106%
Ambetter / Centene $21 139%
University Of Alabama $46 - $116 305%
Aetna $57 - $142 378%
Coventry $60 - $187 398%
North Alabama Managed Care $60 - $151 398%
Comp One $67 - $167 444%
Alamed $70 - $174 464%
Construction Claims Management $70 - $174 464%
Corvel $74 - $186 491%
Evolutions $74 - $209 491%
Healthcare Alliance $74 - $186 491%
Novanet $74 - $209 491%
Prime Health Services $74 - $209 491%
Select Value Care $74 - $186 491%
Starcare $74 - $186 491%
Tethys $74 - $186 491%
Multiplan $76 - $190 504%
Department Of Labor $79 - $197 524%
Geha $79 - $197 524%
Gulf Health Plans $79 - $197 524%
Heritage Summit Health $79 - $197 524%
Mississippi Physicians $79 - $197 524%
Phifer $79 - $197 524%
Preferred Health Partnership $79 - $197 524%
Southern Nuclear $79 - $197 524%
Vantage Health Plan $79 - $197 524%
Galaxy Health Network $84 - $209 557%
National Provider Network $84 - $209 557%
North Mississippi Health Link $84 - $209 557%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals