CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $116
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $116 (769%)
Insurance Median: $17 (113%)
Cash: $116 (769% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (113% 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
Health Plan W. Uhrip $13 - $59 86%
Aetna $15 - $131 99%
Beacon $15 - $37 99%
El Paso Health First $15 99%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip $15 - $37 99%
Tx Children Health $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $139 106%
Superior Health $16 106%
Wellpoint $16 106%
Firstcare $17 - $124 113%
Molina $17 113%
Rightcare $17 - $52 113%
United Community $17 113%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $131 451%
S&W Health $130 862%
Cigna $131 869%
Healthscope $131 869%
Imagine Health $131 869%
Humana $134 - $136 889%
Multiplan $134 889%
First Health $136 902%
Galaxy Health $139 922%
Healthsmart $139 922%
Usamco $142 942%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens