CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Seiling Municipal Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $49
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Seiling Municipal Hospital is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 6.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 Ne Highway 60, Seiling, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $49 (325%)

Insurance Median: $94 (623%)

Cash: $49 (325% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (623% 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 623% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 523%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $49	113%
Healthchoice Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$25	166%
Aetna	$49 - $115	325%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$49 - $98	325%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$49	325%
Humana	$50 - $115	332%
Coventry Comm - All Plans	$80	531%
Cigna	$91	603%
Multiplan Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$92	610%
Ambetter / Centene	$96	637%
Community Choice Ppo Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$98	650%
Preferred Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$98	650%
Soonerselect Mcaid - All Plans	$115	763%

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 $49.
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 Seiling Municipal 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.