CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 8.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $135 (895%)
Insurance Median: $135 (895%)
Cash: $135 (895% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (895% 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 895% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 795%). 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 $37 - $193 245%
Curaechoice [6100] $45 298%
Imagine Health [6032] $52 345%
Humana $77 - $96 511%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $87 - $193 577%
Healthlink [125] $96 - $193 637%
Global Medical Management Inc [6090] $112 743%
Health'S Finest Network [126] $125 - $164 829%
Medpartners [6038] $135 895%
Cigna $154 - $193 1021%
Multiplan/Phcs [142] $154 - $193 1021%
First Health Plan [6034] $193 1280%
Galaxy Health Network [220] $193 1280%
UnitedHealthcare $193 1280%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals