CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Avon, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $64 (424%)

Insurance Median: $29 (192%)

Cash: $64 (424% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (192% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 - $98	99%
Devoted Health	$15	99%
Humana	$15	99%
Mmo	$15 - $19	99%
Summacare	$15 - $39	99%
The Health Plan	$15 - $59	99%
United	$15 - $23	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $61	99%
Upmc	$15 - $59	99%
Valor	$15	99%
Cigna	$16 - $18	106%
Communicare	$16	106%
Perennial Health	$16	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $63	126%
Buckeye	$19	126%
Caresource	$19	126%
Molina	$19	126%
Cc Ehp	$26 - $39	172%
Zing Health	$29	192%
Oscar	$30 - $38	199%
Aultcare	$42	279%
Amish Community Aid Plan	$44 - $49	292%
Ohcp	$48	318%
Omas	$49	325%
Ohio Healthy	$53	351%
Php	$59	391%
Gms	$69	458%
Medical Benefit Corp	$69	458%
Consociate Health	$74	491%
Frontpath	$88	584%
Managed Care Services	$88	584%
Multiplan	$88	584%
Tertiary Care Network	$88	584%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $64.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82607.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82607.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.