CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Fairview Bethesda Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $65
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Fairview Bethesda Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$65

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: $18 (119%)
Insurance Median: $65 (431%)
Cash: $18 (119% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $65 (431% 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 431% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 331%). 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
Health Partners $11 - $90 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $68 80%
Itasca Medical Care $15 99%
Medica $15 - $83 99%
Primewest $15 99%
Sanford Health Plan $15 - $68 99%
Security Health Plan $15 - $86 99%
South Country Health Alliance $15 99%
Ucare $15 - $48 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $66 99%
Wellcare $15 99%
Hennepin Health $16 - $17 106%
America'S Ppo $23 - $83 153%
First Health $36 - $94 239%
Multiplan $37 - $98 245%
Private Healthcare Systems $37 - $98 245%
Wisconsin Physician Services $40 - $104 265%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 45 10Th St W, Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL