CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Antelope Valley Hospital is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $126 (836%)
Insurance Median: $17 (113%)
Cash: $126 (836% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (113% 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
Alignment Healthcare $15 99%
Central Health Plan Of California $15 99%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $15 99%
Health Net Of California $15 - $21 99%
Humana $15 99%
L.A. Care Health Plan $15 99%
Wellcare $15 99%
Brand New Day $16 106%
For Your Benefit $16 106%
Aids Foundation $17 113%
Align Senior Care Ca $17 113%
Champion Health Plan $17 113%
Clever Care Health Plan $18 119%
Ca State Prison $20 133%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $23 153%
Blue Shield $27 179%
Aetna $37 245%
Cigna $71 471%
Blue Shield Of California $550 3647%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals