CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $168
  • Cash Discount Price: $225
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at PAM Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $225. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 11.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 575 North River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$225

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$168

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: $225 (1492%)
Insurance Median: $168 (1114%)
Cash: $225 (1492% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $168 (1114% 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 1114% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1014%). 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
America'S Choice $157 1041%
Intergroup $168 1114%
Provider Network Of Amercia $168 1114%
Quik Trip $168 1114%
Usa Managed Care Organization $168 1114%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $168 1114%
Devon Health Services $180 1194%
Multiplan/Phcs $180 1194%
Prime Health Services $191 1267%
Medincrease $202 1340%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 575 North River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL