CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $28
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at El Paso Children's Hospital is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

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: $14 (93%)
Insurance Median: $28 (186%)
Cash: $14 (93% 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
Amerigroup Tx $15 99%
Point Comfort Underwriters $15 99%
Superior $15 99%
Uh Military Va $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $52 106%
El Paso First Health Plan $16 106%
Health Net Fed Svcs $16 106%
El Paso Health Plans $17 113%
Molina Tx $17 113%
Western Sky $37 245%
Molina Nm $47 312%
Aetna $50 - $56 332%
UnitedHealthcare $50 332%
Cigna $55 365%
Coventry Health Care $56 371%
Fortified Provider Network $56 371%
Multiplan $56 371%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX 79905
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens