CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Northfield Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $191
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.67x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Northfield Hospital is $191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 12.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 North Avenue, Northfield, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$191

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: $122 (809%)
Insurance Median: $191 (1267%)
Cash: $122 (809% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $191 (1267% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1267% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1167%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $18 119%
Medica $191 1267%
Cigna $195 1293%
Healthpartners $195 1293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 North Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals