CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $42
  • Cash Discount Price: $87
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11600 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$87

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: $87 (577%)
Insurance Median: $42 (279%)
Cash: $87 (577% 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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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 - $33 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $191 99%
Humana $15 99%
Kaiser $15 - $72 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $23 99%
Cigna $18 - $20 119%
Centura Employee Plan $19 126%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $23 153%
Denver Public Schools $26 172%
Direct To Employer $26 - $87 172%
Denver Health $51 338%
Peak Health $85 564%
Multiplan $152 - $185 1008%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 11600 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals