CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Sterling Regional Medcenter

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Sterling Regional Medcenter is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $18 (119%)
Insurance Median: $45 (298%)
Cash: $18 (119% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (298% 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 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). 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 - $50 99%
Clear Spring Health $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $51 99%
Humana $16 106%
Longevity $16 106%
Banner Health $17 113%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $143 113%
Devoted Health Services $17 113%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $17 113%
Medica $17 - $45 113%
Medicare (plans) $17 113%
Assist Health Group $20 133%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $24 - $26 159%
Denver Health Medical Plan $33 219%
Apostrophe, Inc. $49 325%
First Choice Health Network $49 325%
First Choice Of The Midwest $51 338%
Hue Health, Inc $51 338%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $51 338%
Multiplan $52 345%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 615 Fairhurst St, Sterling, CO 80751
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals