CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at University Health System, Inc is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28

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: $24 (159%)
Insurance Median: $28 (186%)
Cash: $24 (159% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28 (186% 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
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $68 33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $62 73%
Aetna $14 - $68 93%
Cigna $14 - $85 93%
Choicecare $15 - $16 99%
Humana $15 99%
Nhc $15 - $16 99%
Wellcare $15 99%
American Health $16 106%
Devoted Health $16 106%
Medicare (plans) $16 106%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $16 106%
Wellpoint $16 - $19 106%
Bluecare $22 146%
Tenncare $22 146%
Multiplan $25 - $58 166%
Coventry $28 - $68 186%
Novanet $28 186%
First Health $34 225%
Beechstreet $38 - $73 252%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $39 259%
Nx Health $58 385%
Phcs $58 385%
Naphcare $63 418%
Prime Health $73 - $97 484%
Seven Corners $73 484%
Usa $78 517%
Evolutions $87 577%
Galaxy $87 577%
Healthsmart $87 577%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals