CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Rush University Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $72
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Rush University Medical Center is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$72

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: $81 (537%)
Insurance Median: $72 (477%)
Cash: $81 (537% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $72 (477% 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 477% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 377%). 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 $13 - $162 86%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans $13 86%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans $13 86%
Molina Mcaid $14 93%
Aetna $16 - $162 106%
Meridian Dnsp $16 106%
Molina Fide-Snp $16 106%
Ambetter / Centene $20 133%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans $21 139%
Cigna $24 - $162 159%
UnitedHealthcare $49 - $219 325%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $162 1074%
Humana $162 1074%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $162 1074%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $172 1141%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals