CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Perham Health

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $35
  • Cash Discount Price: $63
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Perham Health is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$35

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: $63 (418%)
Insurance Median: $35 (232%)
Cash: $63 (418% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $35 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). 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 $27 - $66 179%
Health Partners Mcr Adv $33 219%
Humana $33 219%
Medica Mcr Adv $33 219%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $37 219%
Ucare Mn Senior Health Options $33 219%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $76 225%
Medicaid / KanCare $35 232%
Ucare Mn Medical Assistance $35 232%
Ucare Mn Minnesota Care $35 232%
Ucare Mn Senior Care Plus $35 232%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care $35 232%
Ucare Mn Special Needs Basic Care Dual $35 232%
Medica Mcaid Mn Care $36 239%
Medica Mn (Msho) $40 265%
Ucare Individual And Family Plan-All Other Plans $40 265%
Medica Mn Senior Hp/Outside Mn $44 292%
Health Partners Minnesota Care $48 318%
Medica Commercial-All Other Plans $71 471%
Preferred One (Pchp, Pic, Pas)-All Other Plans $73 484%
Health Partners-All Plans $80 531%
Preferred One (Ppo) $82 544%
Sanford Health Plan-All Plans $82 544%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Coney Street West, Perham, MN 56573
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals