CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $161
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $161. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$161

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $161 (1068%)
Insurance Median: $31 (206%)
Cash: $161 (1068% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $31 93%
Aetna $15 - $33 99%
Amerihealth $15 - $103 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $140 99%
Clover Health $15 99%
Horizon New Jersey Total Care $15 99%
Wellpoint $15 - $16 99%
Fidelis Care of New Jersey $16 - $32 106%
Longevity Health Plan $17 113%
Ambetter / Centene $23 153%
Consumer Health Network $23 - $145 153%
Horizon New Jersey Health $24 159%
Oxford $31 206%
Private Healthcare Systems $105 696%
Magnacare $113 749%
Multiplan $121 802%
Oscar $152 1008%
Cigna $161 1068%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals