CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $179
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Methodist Dallas Medical Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $179 (1187%)
Insurance Median: $24 (159%)
Cash: $179 (1187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (159% 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 $12 - $16 80%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $52 86%
Aetna $15 - $251 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $49 99%
Covid19 Hrsa Uninsured Testing And Treatment Fund [6005] $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 - $16 99%
Ust Health Proof [1005] $15 99%
Wellcare [7016] $15 99%
American Health Advantage Of Texas [7099] $16 106%
Cigna $16 - $28 106%
Globalhealth [1003] $16 106%
Humana $16 106%
Procare Advantage [7018] $16 106%
Provider Partners Health Plan [7025] $16 106%
Southwestern Health Resources Swhr [7015] $16 106%
Coralvita [9216] $18 119%
Alternative Service Concepts [8005] $19 126%
Oscar Insurance Company [2057] $20 133%
Bright Healthcare [2222] $21 139%
Molina [3017] $22 146%
Wellpoint Marketplace Exchange [3071] $23 153%
Kempton Group Administrators, Tower Extrusions [3061] $24 159%
90 Degree Benefit [3057] $25 166%
Allied National [2031] $25 166%
Entrust/90 Degree [2058] $25 166%
Ambetter / Centene $26 172%
Friday Health Plan [2061] $26 172%
Imperial Insurance Companies [3073] $27 179%
Web Tpa [3049] $28 - $69 186%
Department Of Labor [8004] $30 199%
Evry Health [1013] $30 199%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Non Par [9010] $30 199%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [8002] $30 199%
Generic Workers Comp Tx Par [9011] $30 199%
Sana Benefits [3069] $30 199%
Velocity [3070] $30 199%
Health Plans Inc [5017] $38 252%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals [3059] $38 252%
Dart Member Care [3039] $41 272%
Healthscope Benefits [2052] $41 272%
Healthscope Benefits [3063] $41 272%
Scott & White Health Plan Trs [3062] $61 405%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1441 North Beckley Avenue, Dallas, TX 75203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals