Blood test, vitamin B12
Facility: Kingman Healthcare Center
Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 82607
- Insurance Median: $1
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.07x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid / KanCare | $15 | 99% |
| Healthy Blue | $15 | 99% |
| Triwest | $15 | 99% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this blood test for vitamin B12 at Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, KS, the facility's negotiated rate is $1.00, which is significantly lower than the state average of $2.00. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital with a voluntary non-profit ownership structure, patients should be aware that cash-pay options are not listed in the current data. However, it is important to note that cash prices can sometimes be cheaper for patients with high-deductible plans if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price, though in this specific case, the negotiated rate is already below the gross charge. Patients are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can offer further fee reductions for upfront payment.
When reviewing this bill, consumers should avoid accepting summary bills that only show broad category totals, as these can obscure individual price gouging. Instead, request a full itemized CPT-coded bill to identify any errors, double-billing, or unbundled codes, since over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes. If you receive a balance bill for the difference between the provider's full chargemaster rate and the amount your insurance allowed, remember that the No Surprises Act generally bans balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities. If you encounter such a bill, do not pay immediately out of fear of credit damage; instead, dispute the bill with your insurer and request a No Surprises Act audit to protect your financial interests.