CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Southwest Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $108
  • Cash Discount Price: $58
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Southwest Memorial Hospital is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 7.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$108

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: $58 (385%)
Insurance Median: $108 (716%)
Cash: $58 (385% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $108 (716% 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 716% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 616%). 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 $34 - $102 225%
Humana $34 - $110 225%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Inc. $107 710%
Aetna $108 716%
Cigna $108 716%
Cofinity $108 716%
Great West $109 723%
Kaiser Permanente $110 729%
Coventry $111 736%
UnitedHealthcare $111 736%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals