CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Prosser Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $134
Cash Discount Price: $92
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Prosser Memorial Hospital is $134. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $92. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 8.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 723 Memorial Street, Prosser, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$92

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$134

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: $92 (610%)

Insurance Median: $134 (889%)

Cash: $92 (610% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $134 (889% 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 889% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 789%). 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $68	166%
Kaiser Permanente	$34 - $153	225%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$36 - $68	239%
Coordinated Care	$36 - $68	239%
Amerigroup	$38 - $72	252%
Molina	$38 - $68	252%
Health Alliance Northwest	$42	279%
Humana	$42 - $143	279%
Wellcare	$42	279%
Aetna	$50 - $143	332%
Ambetter / Centene	$118 - $129	782%
Asuris	$134 - $151	889%
Health Management Adminstrators	$134 - $151	889%
Premera	$134	889%
Regence	$134 - $151	889%
Cigna	$138	915%
First Choice	$143	948%
Multiplan	$143 - $151	948%

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 $92.
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 Prosser Memorial 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.