CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $92
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 5.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $92 (610%)
Insurance Median: $77 (511%)
Cash: $92 (610% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (511% 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 511% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 411%). 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
California Health And Wellness $34 225%
Multiplan $34 225%
Epic Americas $37 245%
Molina $38 - $69 252%
Aetna $42 - $92 279%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $42 - $59 279%
Blue Shield $42 - $111 279%
County Medical Services $42 279%
Health Net $42 - $92 279%
Managed Health Network $52 345%
Cigna $62 - $82 411%
Medi-Cal $69 - $82 458%
Kaiser $77 - $78 511%
UnitedHealthcare $78 - $98 517%
Community Health Group $81 537%
Humana $86 - $92 570%
Allianz Global Assistance $320 2122%
Medicare (plans) $520 3448%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals