CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: St Vincent's Birmingham

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at St Vincent's Birmingham is $24. 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 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $24 (159%)
Ins. Median: $24 (159% 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.

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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
Cigna $13 - $16 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 93%
Ambetter / Centene $15 - $21 99%
Cooper Green $15 99%
Humana $15 - $32 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $18 99%
Aetna $16 - $18 106%
Prime Health Services $16 - $63 106%
Seven Corners $20 133%
Viva $45 298%
Construction Claims Management $54 358%
Corvel $54 358%
Alamed $57 378%
Comp One $57 378%
Multiplan $60 398%
Pnoa $60 398%
Novanet $64 424%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals