CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 East Main St, Waynesboro, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $40 (265%)

Insurance Median: $51 (338%)

Cash: $40 (265% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (338% 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 338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 238%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$14 - $80	93%
Medicare (plans)	$14 - $19	93%
Aetna	$16 - $83	106%
Highmark	$23 - $65	153%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$41	272%
United_Healthcare	$45	298%
Upmc	$68	451%
Cigna	$83 - $100	550%
Geisinger	$84	557%
Blue_Cross	$99 - $142	656%
First_Health_Network	$107	710%

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 $40.
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 Wellspan Waynesboro Hospital 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.