CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Helen Newberry Joy Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $67
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 502 W Harrie St, Newberry, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $67 (444%)
Insurance Median: $49 (325%)
Cash: $67 (444% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). 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
Mi Wc - All Plans $4 - $128 27%
Aetna $11 - $190 73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $11 - $197 73%
Uphg Tpa - All Plans $11 - $180 73%
Cigna $12 - $194 80%
First Health - All Plans $12 - $190 80%
Health Alliance - All Plans $12 - $194 80%
Healtheos - All Plans $12 - $194 80%
Ppom/Cofinity - All Plans $12 - $190 80%
Priority Health - All Plans $12 - $194 80%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $194 80%
Uphp Mcaid - All Plans $12 - $94 80%
Vital Core - All Plans $12 - $194 80%
Va - All Plans $15 - $82 99%
Humana $17 - $80 113%
Mi Health Link - All Plans $17 - $80 113%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 502 W Harrie St, Newberry, MI 49868
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals