CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Berkshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $88
  • Cash Discount Price: $129
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Berkshire Medical Center is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 5.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$88

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: $129 (855%)
Insurance Median: $88 (584%)
Cash: $129 (855% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $88 (584% 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 584% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 484%). 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
Cdphp $13 - $123 86%
Fallon $13 - $60 86%
Health New England $13 - $95 86%
Mbhp $13 86%
Mcd Out Of State $13 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 86%
Bmchnp $15 - $17 99%
Hospice $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Other Government $15 - $18 99%
Point32Health $15 - $129 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $117 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $116 106%
Commcare Alliance $16 - $18 106%
Aetna $18 - $103 119%
Unicare $39 - $88 259%
Comm Tufts Qhpsub (Network) $77 - $82 511%
Workers Comp $83 550%
Allways Nhp $88 584%
Comm Hne Hmo $90 - $102 597%
Comm Hne Ppo $95 - $102 630%
Beacon $116 - $123 769%
Cigna $123 - $127 816%
Mvp $123 816%
Oxford $123 816%
First Health $127 - $129 842%
Connecticare $129 855%
Consolidated Health Plans $129 855%
Other Commercial $129 855%
Phcs $129 855%
Self Pay $129 855%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals