CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $69
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Uch-Memorial Health System is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$51

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: $69 (458%)
Insurance Median: $51 (338%)
Cash: $69 (458% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $51 (338% 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 338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 238%). 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 - $113 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $84 99%
Cigna $15 - $39 99%
Cms $15 99%
Devoted Health $15 99%
Humana $15 99%
Kaiser $15 - $74 99%
Select Health $15 - $40 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $81 99%
Kaiser Public Option $20 - $51 133%
Kaiser Kp Select $26 - $67 172%
Simplified Benefits Administration $28 - $86 186%
Denver Health Medical Plan $43 - $110 285%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $47 - $119 312%
First Health $51 - $130 338%
Multiplan $62 - $156 411%
Phcs $62 - $156 411%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals