CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Chinese Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $146
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Chinese Hospital is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $146 (968%)
Insurance Median: $44 (292%)
Cash: $146 (968% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (292% 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 292% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 192%). 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
Aetna $15 - $78 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $28 99%
Cchp Mcr Adv $15 99%
Jade Mcr Adv $15 99%
Jade-All Other Plans $17 113%
Medi-Cal $17 113%
On Lok Mcr Adv-All Plans $17 113%
San Francisco Health Plan- All Plans $17 113%
Hp Of San Mateo Medi-Cal $21 139%
Blue Shield Medi-Cal $23 153%
Hp Of San Mateo Health Kids/Health Worx-All Other $23 153%
Asian Medical Group Medi-Cal Op Only $24 159%
Jade Medi-Cal $31 206%
Health Net-All Plans $56 - $98 371%
Cigna $58 - $102 385%
Cchp-All Other Plans $90 - $157 597%
Hp Of San Mateo Mcr Adv $95 - $166 630%
Asian Medical Group Mcare Op Only-All Other Plans $106 - $185 703%
Bay Area Accountable Care Mcare $106 - $185 703%
Bay Area Accountable Care - All Other Plans $191 - $333 1267%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $261 1731%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 845 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals