CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Kell West Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $104
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Kell West Regional Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $104 (690%)
Insurance Median: $36 (239%)
Cash: $104 (690% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (239% 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 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). 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
Aetna $13 - $15 86%
Cigna $13 - $122 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 86%
Uhc_Community_Plan $13 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $53 99%
Humana $15 - $174 99%
Medadv_Uhc $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $19 126%
Healthsmart_Ppo $25 - $122 166%
Phcs $27 - $131 179%
Self_Pay $29 - $139 192%
Multiplan $31 - $148 206%
Blue_Advantage_Bav $36 - $45 239%
Blue_Essentials $48 318%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals