CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Ohio State University State Health System is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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%)
Insurance Median: $31 (206%)
Ins. Median: $31 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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 - $63 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $76 99%
Humana $15 - $49 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 - $16 99%
Medigold $15 99%
Mmo $15 - $17 99%
Molina $15 - $25 99%
United $15 99%
Upper Ohio Valley $15 - $51 99%
Buckeye Community $16 - $23 106%
Caresource $16 - $23 106%
Healthspan $16 - $37 106%
Osu Health Plan $24 - $39 159%
Ohio Ppo $29 - $35 192%
Odrc $32 212%
Ohiohealth $51 - $58 338%
Lifetrac $53 351%
Frontpath $62 411%
Multiplan $62 411%
Healthsmart $70 464%
Cigna $89 590%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals