CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Multicare Auburn Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Multicare Auburn Medical Center is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $31 (206%)
Insurance Median: $16 (106%)
Cash: $31 (206% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (106% 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
Community Health Plan Of Washington $9 - $25 60%
Coordinated Care $9 60%
Molina $9 - $27 60%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $18 60%
Wellpoint $9 60%
Aetna $15 - $70 99%
Premera $15 - $19 99%
Regence $15 99%
First Choice $16 - $29 106%
Wellcare $16 106%
Kaiser $19 126%
Pacificsource $19 - $23 126%
Cigna $20 133%
Ambetter / Centene $30 199%
First Health $50 - $62 332%
Multiplan/Phcs $50 - $62 332%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 202 North Division Street Plaza One, Auburn, WA 98001
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals