CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $383
  • Cash Discount Price: $479
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.40x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver is $383. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $479. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 25.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$479

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$383

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: $479 (3176%)
Insurance Median: $383 (2540%)
Cash: $479 (3176% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $383 (2540% 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 2540% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2440%). 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
Galaxy Health Network $311 2062%
America'S Choice $335 2221%
Provider Network Of America $359 2381%
Quik Trip $359 2381%
Usa Managed Care Organization $359 2381%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $359 2381%
Evolutions Healthcare System $383 2540%
Fara $383 2540%
Multiplan $383 2540%
Integrated Health Plan $393 2606%
First Choice Of The Midwest $407 2699%
Fortified Provider Network $407 2699%
Prime Health Services $407 2699%
Three Rivers Provider Network $407 2699%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO 80204
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL