CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at College Medical Center is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

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: $29 (192%)
Insurance Median: $15 (99%)
Cash: $29 (192% 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
Davita Healthplan $10 - $28 66%
Healthcare Partners $10 - $28 66%
Value Options $10 - $28 66%
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $12 - $15 80%
Imperial Health Plan $12 80%
Kaiser $12 - $34 80%
Altamed $13 - $15 86%
Benevolence Healthcare $13 - $15 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $2,969 86%
Blue Shield $13 - $75 86%
Brand New Day $13 - $15 86%
Care First $13 - $15 86%
Cigna $13 86%
Health Net $13 - $36 86%
Heritage Provider Network $13 - $21 86%
La Care $13 - $16 86%
Molina Healthcare $13 - $15 86%
Synermed $13 - $21 86%
Aetna $15 - $21 99%
Caremore $15 99%
Central Health Plan $15 99%
Easy Choice $15 99%
Prospect $15 99%
Multiplan $17 - $48 113%
Three Rivers Provider Network $20 133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals