CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $114
  • Cash Discount Price: $151
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Boulder Community Health is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $151. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 7.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$151

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$114

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: $151 (1001%)
Insurance Median: $114 (756%)
Cash: $151 (1001% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $114 (756% 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 756% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 656%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6 - $179 40%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $15 40%
Aetna $11 - $262 73%
Humana $11 - $15 73%
Health Spring $12 80%
Medicare (plans) $13 - $114 86%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $13 - $114 86%
Select Health Value Network $13 - $114 86%
Devoted Health $15 - $120 99%
Clear Spring $16 106%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $16 106%
Cigna $17 - $241 113%
Multiplan $24 - $211 159%
Phcs $24 - $211 159%
Kaiser Public Option $29 192%
Kaiser $35 232%
Kaiser Ppo $36 239%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $211 1399%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $226 1499%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $256 1698%
Mines And Associates $256 1698%
Three Rivers Provider Network $256 1698%
Zelis (Profee) $256 1698%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $271 1797%
National Preferred Provider Network $271 1797%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $271 1797%
Usa $271 1797%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $280 1857%
Health Payors Organization $286 1897%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $289 1916%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $289 1916%
National Provider Network $292 1936%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals