CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Preston Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $103
  • Cash Discount Price: $47
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Preston Memorial Hospital is $103. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 6.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$103

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: $47 (312%)
Insurance Median: $103 (683%)
Cash: $47 (312% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $103 (683% 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 683% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 583%). 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
Advantra $6 - $106 40%
Aetna $6 - $160 40%
Humana $6 - $106 40%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 - $121 40%
Medicare (plans) $6 - $144 40%
Uhc_Va $6 - $106 40%
Upmc $6 - $112 40%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Aca $7 - $129 46%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Pos $8 - $143 53%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Ppo $8 - $143 53%
Blue_Cross_Highmark_Traditional $9 - $157 60%
Cigna $9 - $163 60%
UnitedHealthcare $9 - $160 60%
4_Most $10 - $172 66%
Geha $10 - $168 66%
Health $10 - $172 66%
Unicare $103 683%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Memorial Drive, Kingwood, WV 26537
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals