CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $1,054
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,054. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,054

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: $1,054 (6989%)

Insurance Median: $42 (279%)

Cash: $1,054 (6989% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Cigna	$9 - $674	60%
Aetna	$15 - $556	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $780	99%
Bright Health	$15 - $316	99%
Devoted Health	$15	99%
Humana	$15	99%
Kaiser	$15 - $340	99%
Mutual Of Omaha	$15	99%
Rocky Mountain Health	$15	99%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$15	99%
Total Longterm Care	$15	99%
Triwest Health Alliance	$15	99%
United	$15 - $474	99%
Delaware Life Insurance	$16	106%
Wellcare	$16	106%
Vail Health	$160	1061%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$464	3077%
Western Plains Community Health	$685	4542%
Multiplan	$738 - $948	4894%
Northcare	$738	4894%
Physician Health Partners	$738	4894%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$790	5239%
Medical Development International	$843	5590%
Prime Health	$948	6286%

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 $1,054.
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 Hca-Healthone DBA Swedish Medical Center 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.