Vitamin B12 Absorption Test, Combined

Ohio 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 does Vitamin B12 Absorption Test, Combined cost?

$50.12

Typical facility fee. In Ohio, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $50.12 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $50.12 to $60.26.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $123 · 10th to 90th $123 to $123Professionalmedian $50 · 10th to 90th $40 to $158

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	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $123.03 Median $123.03 Typical High $123.03	Facility	None	$123.03	$123.03	$123.03
Medical Mutual of Ohio Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $25.12 Median $158.49 Typical High $181.97	Professional	None	$25.12	$158.49	$181.97
Molina Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $39.81 Median $50.12 Typical High $60.26	Professional	None	$39.81	$50.12	$60.26

Where Ohio sits

The same service costs 17.0 times more in California than in Idaho. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Ohio· 31st of 34

$50.12

CA $513ID $30.20

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.