CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: UPMC Mercy

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $91
  • Cash Discount Price: $158
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at UPMC Mercy is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 6.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$91

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: $158 (1048%)
Insurance Median: $91 (603%)
Cash: $158 (1048% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $91 (603% 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 603% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 503%). 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
Upmc Health Plan $13 - $76 86%
Geisinger $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 99%
Upmc Work Partners $15 99%
Aetna $16 - $106 106%
Amerihealth Caritas $16 - $21 106%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $16 - $19 106%
Pa Health & Wellness $16 - $22 106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $29 - $93 192%
Cigna $90 - $158 597%
Bravo $92 610%
Coventry/First Health $116 769%
Intergroup $132 - $211 875%
Private Health Care Systems $198 1313%
American Healthcare Group $211 1399%
National Provider Network $216 1432%
Health Payors Organization $238 1578%
Multiplan $238 1578%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals