CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Longs Peak Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Longs Peak Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $117 (776%)
Insurance Median: $54 (358%)
Cash: $117 (776% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (358% 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 358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 258%). 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 $12 - $124 80%
Aetna $15 99%
Cigna $15 - $55 99%
Cms $15 99%
Devoted Health $15 99%
Humana $15 99%
Kaiser $15 99%
Select Health $15 - $39 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $73 99%
Simplified Benefits Administration $117 - $139 776%
Denver Health Medical Plan $166 - $200 1101%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $170 1127%
First Health $196 1300%
Multiplan $200 - $230 1326%
Phcs $233 1545%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1750 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO 80504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals