Vitamin B12 Absorption Test, Basic

New Jersey rates for HCPCS 78270

This covers a nuclear medicine test that uses a small amount of radioactive vitamin B12, without adding the stomach protein intrinsic factor, to measure how well the body absorbs vitamin B12. This baseline version of the test can be compared against a version that adds intrinsic factor to help figure out why B12 absorption might be low. It is used to help investigate causes of low vitamin B12 levels.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $126 to $234

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Horizon BCBS Setting Professional Modifier Global Typical Low $125.89 Median $158.49 Typical High $234.42	Professional	Global	$125.89	$158.49	$234.42