CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Columbia Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Columbia Memorial Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $35 (232%)
Insurance Median: $15 (99%)
Cash: $35 (232% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (99% 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.

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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 $6 - $18 40%
Blue Shield Highmark $10 66%
Cdphp $11 - $101 73%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $45 86%
Aetna $15 - $33 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $83 99%
Cigna $15 - $19 99%
Emblem Health Ghi $15 99%
Fidelis $15 - $101 99%
Hamaspik $15 - $61 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Mvp $15 - $94 99%
Tricare $16 106%
Emblem $17 - $27 113%
Empire Plan Nyship $20 133%
Magnacare $22 146%
Blue Shield $26 - $51 172%
Mvp Commercial $34 - $59 225%
Multiplan $41 - $71 272%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals