CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16420 W Us Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

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: $90 (597%)

Insurance Median: $65 (431%)

Cash: $90 (597% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (431% 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 431% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 331%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $28	113%
Aetna	$28 - $93	186%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $87	186%
Cigna	$28 - $90	186%
Cms	$28	186%
Devoted Health	$28	186%
Humana	$28	186%
Kaiser	$28 - $96	186%
Select Health	$28 - $98	186%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$52 - $57	345%
Kaiser Public Option	$68	451%
Kaiser Kp Select	$81	537%
Multiplan/Phcs	$89	590%
First Health	$96	637%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$96	637%

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 $90.
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 Uchealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital 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.