CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $45 (298%)

Insurance Median: $42 (279%)

Cash: $45 (298% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (279% 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 279% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 179%). 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

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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
Aetna	$15 - $42	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15	99%
Cigna	$15 - $43	99%
Cooper Green	$15	99%
Jefferson County Sheriff	$15	99%
Triwest	$15	99%
United Mine Workers	$15	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $17	99%
Humana	$16 - $51	106%
Viva	$17 - $30	113%
Ambetter / Centene	$21	139%
Phcs	$36 - $42	239%
Beech Street	$37 - $42	245%
One Health Plan	$39	259%
Geha	$42	279%
Healthchoice	$42	279%
Alamed	$47	312%
Construction Claims Management	$49	325%
Multiplan	$49	325%
Corvel	$50 - $54	332%
Novanet	$50	332%
Department Of Labor	$52	345%
Heritage Summit Health	$52	345%
Pnoa	$54	358%
Three Rivers	$54	358%

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 $45.
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 Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System 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.