CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: UNM Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $58
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at UNM Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM.
Cash / Self-Pay
$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $58 (385%)
Insurance Median: $15 (99%)
Cash: $58 (385% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (99% 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
Humana $14 93%
Aetna $15 99%
Alamo Navajo School Board $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $19 99%
Indian Health Abq $15 99%
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation $15 99%
Pueblo Of Isleta $15 99%
Pueblo Of Jemez $15 99%
Pueblo Of Sandia $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 99%
Devoted Health $18 119%
Christus $23 153%
Albuquerque Public Schools $30 199%
Presbyterian Network $30 199%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $34 225%
Imperial Health Exchange $37 245%
Molina $37 245%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals