CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: UPMC Altoona

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $19
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at UPMC Altoona is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$19

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: $109 (723%)

Insurance Median: $19 (126%)

Cash: $109 (723% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $19 (126% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$13 - $96	86%
Cbhnp	$13	86%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$13	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $93	93%
Upmc Health Plan	$14 - $83	93%
Upmc Work Partners	$15	99%
Amerihealth Caritas	$16 - $20	106%
Cigna	$16 - $90	106%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$16 - $19	106%
Pa Health & Wellness	$16 - $22	106%
Geisinger	$18 - $100	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29	192%
Preferred Healthcare System	$90	597%
Private Health Care Systems	$145	962%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $109.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82607.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UPMC Altoona is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82607.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.