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Vitamin B12 Absorption Test, Combined

New York 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 $155 · 10th to 90th $107 to $257Professionalmedian $257 · 10th to 90th $257 to $257
$100$200facility $155professional $257

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$107.15
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$257.04
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$257.04
1 more rate with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
GL · Free upgrade
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$81.28