CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $83
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 5.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$83

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%)
Insurance Median: $83 (550%)
Ins. Median: $83 (550% 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 550% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 450%). 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
Texaschildrens $13 - $49 86%
Medicare (plans) $49 325%
Vacare $49 325%
Memorialhermannhealth $72 - $83 477%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $78 - $80 517%
Cigna $78 - $83 517%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $83 517%
Aetna $80 - $83 531%
Humana $82 - $85 544%
Ontarioministriesofhealth $82 544%
Beijingst.Lucia $83 550%
Embassyofqatar $83 550%
Emergingtherapysolutions $83 - $89 550%
Interlink $83 - $94 550%
Tricare $83 550%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare $89 590%
Interlink_Cancercare $89 590%
Saudiarmedforces $89 590%
Uae_Medical $89 590%
Uaepoliceattache $89 590%
Healthsmart $94 623%
Multiplan $94 - $95 623%
Phcs $94 - $95 623%
Vantage $94 623%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL