CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $59
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$59

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: $53 (351%)
Insurance Median: $59 (391%)
Cash: $53 (351% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $59 (391% 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 391% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 291%). 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
Aetna $15 - $60 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $63 99%
Cigna $15 - $65 99%
Devoted Health $15 99%
Humana $15 99%
Molina $15 99%
Primetime Health Plan $15 99%
Summacare $15 - $64 99%
The Health Plan $15 - $62 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $65 99%
Wellcare By Allwell $15 99%
Paramount $16 106%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $16 106%
Valor Health Plans $16 106%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $21 139%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $25 - $69 166%
Ambetter / Centene $27 179%
Caresource $27 179%
Amish Aid Community Plan $32 212%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $32 212%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $32 212%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $35 232%
Immergrun $35 232%
Sunrise Plain Communities $35 232%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $49 325%
Beech Street $56 - $63 371%
Ohio Preferred Network $56 - $63 371%
First Health $58 385%
Century Health Network $60 398%
Ohio Health Choice $60 - $63 398%
Private Healthcare System $60 398%
Aultcare $63 418%
Clarity $63 418%
Configurenet $63 418%
Fortified Provider Network $63 418%
Healthsmart $63 418%
Jp Farley $63 418%
Multiplan $63 418%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals