CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $70
  • Cash Discount Price: $177
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Unitypoint Health - Meriter is $70. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 S Park St, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$70

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: $177 (1174%)
Insurance Median: $70 (464%)
Cash: $177 (1174% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $70 (464% 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 464% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 364%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $100 60%
Aspirus $15 - $133 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $238 99%
Humana $15 99%
Illinicare $15 99%
Meridiancare $15 99%
Prevea 360 $15 - $212 99%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded $15 - $128 99%
Health Partners Open Network $23 - $81 153%
Cigna $66 - $70 438%
Quartz $69 458%
Security Health Plan $69 - $75 458%
Mercy Care $74 - $88 491%
Medical Associates Health Plan $80 - $92 531%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals