CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $109
  • Cash Discount Price: $205
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 7.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$109

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: $205 (1359%)
Insurance Median: $109 (723%)
Cash: $205 (1359% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $109 (723% 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 723% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 623%). 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 - $109 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 99%
Geha $15 99%
Iowa Total Care $15 99%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $315 99%
Amish Hospital Aid $20 133%
Oscar $21 139%
Centivo $22 146%
Ambetter / Centene $25 166%
Claimdoc $30 199%
Nova $30 199%
Health Choices $63 418%
Medical Associates $63 418%
1199 National Benefit Fund $109 723%
Allied Benefit Systems $109 723%
Asr Health Benefits $109 723%
Christian Brother Services $109 723%
Coventry $109 723%
First Health $109 723%
Lucent Health $109 723%
Luminare Health $109 723%
Medical Mutual $109 723%
Meritain $109 723%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $109 723%
Webtpa $109 723%
Cigna $189 1253%
Health Partners $200 1326%
Auxiant $205 1359%
Medica $205 1359%
Midlands $205 1359%
Midlands Choice $205 1359%
Usa Managed Care $268 1777%
Crime Victim Assistance $315 2089%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $315 2089%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals