CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: University of Louisville Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at University of Louisville Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $24 (159%)
Insurance Median: $29 (192%)
Cash: $24 (159% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (192% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $101 86%
Aetna $14 - $17 93%
Humana $14 - $17 93%
Essence Health $15 99%
Senior Care Community Of Ky $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $48 99%
Va Ccn $15 99%
Communicare $16 106%
Devoted $16 - $30 106%
Passport $16 - $50 106%
Signature $16 - $50 106%
Wellcare $17 - $21 113%
Velocity $19 - $99 126%
Key Benefit Administrators $20 133%
Cigna $25 166%
Prime Group Health $28 - $86 186%
Cshn $66 - $101 438%
Multiplan $67 - $91 444%
Encore $71 471%
Health Smart $76 504%
Omca $96 637%
Corvel $101 670%
National Comp Care $101 670%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals