CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Palisades Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: $15
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Palisades Medical Center is $69. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $15 (99%)
Insurance Median: $69 (458%)
Cash: $15 (99% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $69 (458% 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). 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
Amerigroup $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 99%
Clover $15 99%
Horizon $15 - $139 99%
Seoul Medical Group $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $64 99%
Vaccn $15 99%
Wellcare $15 99%
Aetna $16 - $108 106%
United Community/Americhoice $16 106%
Karna $20 133%
Oxford $31 206%
Activecare First McO $44 292%
Cigna $69 458%
Bergen Risk $120 796%
Brighton Health Plan $128 849%
Amerihealth $134 - $150 889%
Multiplan - PHCS $136 902%
Qualcare $148 981%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7600 River Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals