CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $122
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 8.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$122

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: $75 (497%)
Insurance Median: $122 (809%)
Cash: $75 (497% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $122 (809% 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 809% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 709%). 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
Kaiser $15 - $130 99%
Tricare $15 99%
Triwest $15 99%
Presbyterian Health Plan $34 225%
Aetna $39 - $120 259%
Co Choice Healthplan - Lutheran Hosp Assoc $93 617%
Hmo Health Plans $96 637%
UnitedHealthcare $120 - $126 796%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $121 802%
Galaxy Health Network $121 802%
Multiplan $121 - $123 802%
Humana $123 816%
Pinnacol Assurance $127 842%
Colorado Access $129 855%
Cigna $130 862%
Foundation Health Corp $130 862%
Rocky Mountain $130 862%
Uc Health Plan $130 862%
Uchpa Phs $130 862%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 106 Blanca Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals