CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Elkhart General Hospital is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $68 (451%)
Insurance Median: $62 (411%)
Cash: $68 (451% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (411% 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 411% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 311%). 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
Mclaren (Mi $8 53%
UnitedHealthcare $8 - $70 53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $29 86%
Aetna $15 - $70 99%
Caresource $15 - $135 99%
Humana $15 - $73 99%
Mdwise $15 - $135 99%
Mhs $15 - $135 99%
Pace $15 99%
Devoted Healthcare $16 - $21 106%
Plain Church $23 - $83 153%
Cha $62 - $81 411%
Immergrun $62 - $83 411%
Php $68 - $73 451%
Cigna $75 - $79 497%
Multiplan $75 497%
Signature $76 504%
Encore $77 511%
Heartland $104 690%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals