CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: $239
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital is $69. 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 4.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $69 (458%)
Cash: $239 (1585% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $69 (458% 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). 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 $10 66%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 86%
Amerihealth $14 93%
Geisinger Family Plan $14 93%
Advantra $15 99%
Aetna $15 - $34 99%
American Progressive $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $228 99%
Humana $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Upmc For You $15 99%
Health Partners $16 106%
Upmc Chip $16 106%
Ambetter / Centene $36 239%
Prison Health Services $45 298%
Geisinger Health Plan $77 - $189 511%
UnitedHealthcare $171 1134%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $192 1273%
Medical Development International $270 1790%
Integrated Health Plan $289 1916%
Prime Health Services $289 1916%
Multiplan $308 2042%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1020 Thompson Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals