Vitamin B12 Absorption Test, Combined

Illinois rates for HCPCS 78272

This covers a nuclear medicine test that measures vitamin B12 absorption both with and without the stomach protein intrinsic factor, combining both parts of the study. Comparing the two results helps doctors determine whether a B12 absorption problem is caused by a lack of intrinsic factor, such as in pernicious anemia, or by a different issue in the intestine. This combined approach can give a clearer answer than either part of the test alone.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $324 · 10th to 90th $200 to $708Professionalmedian $30 · 10th to 90th $30 to $30

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Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
BCBS Illinois Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $199.53 Median $323.59 Typical High $707.95	Facility	None	$199.53	$323.59	$707.95
Molina Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $30.20 Median $30.20 Typical High $30.20	Professional	None	$30.20	$30.20	$30.20