Blood test, vitamin B12
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital 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% |
| Medicare (plans) | $15 | 99% |
| Vc Hope | $15 | 99% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $15 | 99% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $15 - $42 | 99% |
| Humana | $15 | 99% |
| Cigna | $23 | 153% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $26 | 172% |
| Aetna | $47 - $53 | 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 Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Inc in Wichita, KS, range from $14 to $61 depending on the insurance carrier. While the facility's median negotiated rate is $15.00, which is slightly lower than the Medicare benchmark of $15.08, commercial payers like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna have negotiated rates as high as $42 and $53 respectively. These commercial rates are significantly higher than the facility's cash price, which is not listed in this report. Patients with high-deductible plans or those who have not yet met their out-of-pocket maximum may find that paying the cash price directly is more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the insurance allowed amount often exceeds the cash rate.
To minimize unexpected costs, patients should explicitly ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling any services, as these upfront payment options can reduce the total amount owed. It is also important to request a full itemized bill rather than accepting a summary invoice, as hospitals sometimes bundle multiple services or unbundled codes that can lead to overcharging. If a patient receives a balance bill for services rendered at this in-network facility, they should verify the legality of the charge under the No Surprises Act, which prohibits balance billing for non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network hospitals. Disputing any unexpected charges in writing with the billing supervisor is the most effective way to ensure the final bill reflects the agreed-upon negotiated or cash rates.