CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: St Peter's Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $55
  • Cash Discount Price: $198
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at St Peter's Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $198. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$198

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$55

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: $198 (1313%)
Insurance Median: $55 (365%)
Cash: $198 (1313% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $55 (365% 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 365% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 265%). 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
Albany County Correctional Facility $13 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $69 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $365 86%
Nascentia Health Options $13 86%
Eddy Seniorcare Pace $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 - $365 99%
Secure Horizons Ma Pffs $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $365 99%
Aetna $16 - $49 106%
Hudson Headwaters Pace $16 106%
Mvp $16 106%
Nascentia Health Plus $17 113%
Fidelis Care $27 179%
Wellpath $34 225%
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare $38 252%
Bcn Domestic $39 259%
Blue Care Network $39 259%
Unicare $39 259%
1199 National Benefit Fund $49 325%
Allied Benefit Systems $49 325%
Asr Health Benefits $49 325%
Christian Brother Services $49 325%
Geha $49 325%
Lucent Health $49 325%
Luminare Health $49 325%
Medical Mutual $49 325%
Meritain $49 325%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $49 325%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $55 - $69 365%
Blue Shield - Ca $69 458%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $69 458%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $69 458%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $69 458%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $69 458%
Allegiance $110 - $164 729%
American Postal Workers Secondary $110 - $164 729%
Cigna $110 - $164 729%
Diversified Administrators $110 - $164 729%
Health Partners $110 - $164 729%
Priority Health $110 - $164 729%
Tufts Health Plan $110 - $164 729%
Webtpa $110 - $164 729%
Emblem Health $122 - $182 809%
Nova $122 - $182 809%
Carelon Behavioral Health $183 - $274 1214%
Galaxy Health Network $195 - $292 1293%
Health Republic $207 - $310 1373%
Independent Health $207 - $310 1373%
Magnacare $207 - $310 1373%
Health New England $220 - $328 1459%
Multiplan $220 - $328 1459%
Phcs $220 - $328 1459%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals