CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $97
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 6.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 403 First Street Se, Belmond, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$97

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: $89 (590%)

Insurance Median: $97 (643%)

Cash: $89 (590% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $97 (643% 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 643% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 543%). 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.

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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	$48 - $142	318%
Tricare	$48	318%
Triwest Va Choice And Pc3-All Plans	$48	318%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $130	318%
Wellmark Hmo	$52	345%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$57	378%
Healthscope Stellar - All Plans	$79	524%
Auxiant Clarion Schools-All Plans	$97	643%
Health Partners Prestage	$112	743%
Health Partners Ish-All Other Plans	$119	789%
Cigna	$145	962%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$145	962%

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 $89.
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 Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond 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.