CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Desert Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Desert Valley Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

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: $15 (99%)
Insurance Median: $15 (99%)
Cash: $15 (99% 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.

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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 - $41 99%
Alignment $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $97 99%
Blue Shield Of Ca $15 - $32 99%
Blue Shield Of Promise $15 99%
Brand New Day $15 - $23 99%
Choice Physicians Network $15 99%
Elite Health Plan $15 99%
Epic Health Plan $15 99%
Health Net Of Ca $15 - $22 99%
Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group $15 - $20 99%
High Desert Pace $15 99%
High Desert Primary Care $15 99%
Inland Empire Foundation For Medical Care $15 99%
Inland Empire Health Plan $15 - $22 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Molina $15 99%
Renal Payor Solutions $15 99%
The Geo Group Inc $15 99%
Traditional Medi-Cal $15 99%
Tricare $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $26 99%
Vantage Care $15 99%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca $16 106%
Wellpath $18 119%
Prime Health Services Inc $19 126%
Workers Compensation $20 133%
Employer Direct Healthcare $21 139%
Naphcare $21 139%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA 92395
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals