CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Pottstown Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $63
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Pottstown Hospital is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 East High Street, Pottstown, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

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: $63 (418%)
Insurance Median: $60 (398%)
Cash: $63 (418% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (398% 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 398% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 298%). 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
Cigna $15 99%
Geisinger $16 106%
Health Partners $16 106%
Pa Health And Wellness $16 106%
Gateway $18 119%
UnitedHealthcare $18 119%
Upmc $18 - $190 119%
Aetna $22 - $45 146%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $74 - $95 491%
Keystone First $90 597%
First Health $228 1512%
Devon $248 1645%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals