CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $100
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Christ Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $100 (663%)
Insurance Median: $18 (119%)
Cash: $100 (663% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (119% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $166 86%
Aetna $15 - $166 99%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $15 99%
Caresource [2031] $15 - $166 99%
Cigna $15 - $166 99%
Geha [2168] $15 99%
Golden Rule [2161] $15 99%
Humana $15 - $166 99%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $15 99%
Medben [2222] $15 99%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 - $166 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 - $16 99%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $15 99%
Meridian [2185] $15 99%
United Medical Resources [2104] $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $166 99%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $15 99%
Perennial [4200] $16 106%
Ambetter / Centene $18 119%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $18 - $166 119%
Allied Benefits [2163] $24 159%
First Health [2041] $24 159%
Medical Mutual [2054] $24 - $25 159%
Meritain Health [2224] $24 159%
Western And Southern [2076] $24 159%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $31 206%
Poppins Health [2299] $37 245%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $80 531%
Nalc [2178] $88 584%
Priority Health [2225] $88 584%
Life Synch [2080] $100 663%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $121 802%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $166 1101%
Bccp [3079] $166 1101%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $166 1101%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $166 1101%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $166 1101%
Suburban Health [2408] $166 1101%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals