CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Washington County Hospital and Clinics is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $122 (809%)
Insurance Median: $66 (438%)
Cash: $122 (809% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (438% 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 438% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 338%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $21 139%
Aetna $36 - $143 239%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $47 - $65 312%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv $65 431%
Med Assoc Mcr Adv $65 431%
Healthpartners Mcr Adv $66 438%
Humana $66 438%
Ia Total Care Wellcare Mcr Adv $67 444%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $67 444%
Wellpoint Mcr Adv Amerigrp - All Other Plans $67 444%
Ia Total Care Mcaid $68 451%
Medicaid / KanCare $68 451%
Wellpoint Mcaid Amerigrp $68 451%
Healthpartners - All Other Plans $138 915%
Health Alliance Comm - All Other Plans $154 1021%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA 52353
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals