CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Brookings Health System

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Brookings Health System is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 22Nd Ave, Brookings, SD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $38 (252%)
Insurance Median: $55 (365%)
Cash: $38 (252% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (365% 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 365% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 265%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Medica_Msho $29 192%
Medica_Choice_Care $30 199%
Medica $55 365%
Medica_Accessibility_Solution $55 365%
Medica_Selectcare $55 365%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $61 405%
UnitedHealthcare $62 411%
Avera $68 451%
Humana $68 451%
Sanford_Bhcag $71 471%
Multiplan $73 484%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 22Nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals