CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $224
Cash Discount Price: $149
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Glenn Medical Center is $224. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 14.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$224

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: $149 (988%)

Insurance Median: $224 (1485%)

Cash: $149 (988% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $224 (1485% 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 1485% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1385%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medi-Cal	$17	113%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$19	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$75 - $199	497%
Humana	$97	643%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $224	650%
Blue Shield Exch	$202	1340%
Cigna	$212	1406%
First Health - All Plans	$212	1406%
Healthnet - All Plans	$212	1406%
Beech Street - All Plans	$224	1485%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$224	1485%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$224	1485%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$224	1485%
Interplan - All Plans	$224	1485%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$224	1485%
Pponext - All Plans	$224	1485%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$224	1485%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$231	1532%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$236	1565%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$236	1565%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$236	1565%

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 $149.
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 Glenn Medical Center 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.