Blood test, vitamin B12
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82607
- Insurance Median: $15
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthealth | $14 - $21 | 93% |
| Va | $15 | 99% |
| Humana | $15 | 99% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $15 | 99% |
| Medicare (plans) | $15 | 99% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15 - $42 | 99% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $15 | 99% |
| Vc Hope | $15 | 99% |
| Via Christi Research | $15 | 99% |
| Corizon | $19 | 126% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $26 | 172% |
| Aetna | $47 | 312% |
| Coventry City Of Wichita | $61 | 405% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 82607, representing a blood test for vitamin B12, the negotiated rates at Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc. range from $14 to $61 depending on the payer, with a median negotiated amount of $15.00. This facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67235). The data reflects the 2026-06 vintage. While specific cash and median paid values are not disclosed for this service, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes result in lower out-of-pocket costs than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurer's allowed amount exceeds the cash price. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can significantly reduce the final bill if paid in full upfront.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against Medicare, which sets the standard rate at $15.08 for this procedure, indicating a ratio of 1.0 to the facility's median negotiated rate. This suggests the negotiated rates are aligned closely with the federal government's cost-based reimbursement standards. Under the No Surprises Act, patients are protected from balance billing for out-of-network services at in-network facilities, though they should still request an itemized bill to verify that all charges are accurate and that no unbundled codes or services not rendered have been included. If a patient receives a summary bill, they should demand a full line-by-line statement to identify any errors before agreeing to payment, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies that can be corrected through