CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Sentara Rmh Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Sentara Rmh Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrisonburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

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: $46 (305%)

Insurance Median: $22 (146%)

Cash: $46 (305% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $22 (146% 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
Sentara Health Plan	$15	99%
Aetna	$16	106%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $33	106%
Humana	$16	106%
Cigna	$30	199%

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 $46.
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 Sentara Rmh Medical Center 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.