CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Columbus Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $78
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Columbus Regional Hospital is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $78 (517%)
Insurance Median: $24 (159%)
Cash: $78 (517% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (159% 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.

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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 $15 - $82 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $85 99%
Humana $15 - $80 99%
Managed Health Services $15 99%
Mdwise $15 99%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $82 99%
Ambetter / Centene $24 159%
Caresource Commercial $26 172%
Siho $58 385%
Cigna $81 537%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $82 544%
Encore $83 550%
Phcs Multiplan $95 630%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 E 17Th St, Columbus, IN 47201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals