CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Highland Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $15
Cash Discount Price: $116
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Highland Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1411 East 31St Street, Oakland, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15

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: $116 (769%)

Insurance Median: $15 (99%)

Cash: $116 (769% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $15 (99% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Alameda Alliance Commercial Alternate [4801]	$13	86%
Alameda Alliance Mgd Mcal Alternate [2801]	$13	86%
Alameda Alliance Non-Verified [1002303]	$13	86%
Alameda Alliance [1002106]	$13	86%
Alameda Alliance [1002206]	$13	86%
Kaiser Medi-Cal Managed Care [1026106]	$13	86%
Mc Alameda Alliance Capitation [1002103]	$13	86%
Aetna	$15 - $142	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $145	99%
Brown Toland Medical Group Alternate [1049301]	$15	99%
Brown Toland Medical Group [1049001]	$15	99%
Brown Toland Mgd Mcr Alternate [1802]	$15	99%
Medicare (plans)	$15	99%
Cigna	$61	405%
Health Net [1022001]	$75	497%
UnitedHealthcare	$84 - $111	557%
Blue Shield [1006001]	$123 - $145	816%
Kaiser Commercial [1026001]	$151	1001%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $116.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82607.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Highland Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82607.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.