CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Coalinga Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $158
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Coalinga Regional Medical Center is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1191 Phelps Avenue, Coalinga, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $158 (1048%)
Insurance Median: $53 (351%)
Cash: $158 (1048% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (351% 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 351% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 251%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $17 - $52 113%
Healthnet Mcal $17 113%
Medi-Cal $17 113%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo - All Other Plans $23 153%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $52 345%
Department Of State Hosp - All Plans $68 451%
Healthnet Prison $68 451%
Cigna $184 1220%
Aetna $223 1479%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1191 Phelps Avenue, Coalinga, CA 93210
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals