CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $106
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at The University Hospital is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 7.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$106

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: $17 (113%)
Insurance Median: $106 (703%)
Cash: $17 (113% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $106 (703% 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 703% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 603%). 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
Fidelis $12 - $15 80%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $15 80%
Aetna $15 - $106 99%
Amerihealth $15 - $24 99%
Clover Health $15 99%
Horizon $29 - $107 192%
Wellpoint $84 557%
First Health $196 1300%
Americare $210 1393%
Qualcare $210 1393%
Correctional Medical Services $224 1485%
Multiplan $224 1485%
First Trenton $252 1671%
Managed Care Inc $252 1671%
Consumer Health Network $266 1764%
Three Rivers $266 1764%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals