CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Dickenson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $34
  • Cash Discount Price: $26
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Dickenson Community Hospital is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $26. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 312 Hospital Drive, Clintwood, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$26

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$34

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: $26 (172%)
Insurance Median: $34 (225%)
Cash: $26 (172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $34 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $35 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $34 99%
Optima Health $20 133%
Aetna $21 - $90 139%
Molina Healthcare $21 - $35 139%
Cigna $33 - $60 219%
Amerigroup $34 225%
Humana $34 225%
Managed Medicaire $34 225%
Medicare (plans) $34 225%
Sentara Health $34 - $41 225%
United Mine Workers Of America $34 225%
Devoted Health Plan $35 232%
Nhc Advantage $35 232%
Medcost $39 259%
Ambetter / Centene $41 272%
Seven Corners, Inc. $112 743%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 312 Hospital Drive, Clintwood, VA 24228
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals