CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Reading Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $137
  • Cash Discount Price: $239
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Reading Hospital is $137. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 9.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$137

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: $239 (1585%)
Insurance Median: $137 (908%)
Cash: $239 (1585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $137 (908% 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 908% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 808%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas $13 86%
Upmc $14 - $185 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $135 99%
Geisinger $16 - $217 106%
Keystone First $16 106%
Pa Health & Wellness $16 106%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $18 106%
Gateway $17 113%
Health Partners $17 113%
Wernersville State Hospital $17 113%
Aetna $32 - $185 212%
Pma $137 908%
Lehigh Valley Health Network $154 1021%
Cigna $196 1300%
First Health $203 1346%
Berkshire $256 1698%
Blue Ridge $325 2155%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 420 S 5Th Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals