Generic J3420 · Vitamins & Supplements

CYANOCOBALAMIN 10,000 MCG/10 ML

CYANOCOBALAMIN 10,000 MCG/10 ML, a generic vitamin B12 supplement, has an acquisition cost of $0.89 while hospitals typically charge patients 10-50 times this amount.

By Kevin Nyk , Medical Billing Analyst · Published March 15, 2026 · Updated April 3, 2026

Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.

About the analyst

Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.

NADAC acquisition cost data

CMS drug pricing benchmarks

Updated 2026-04-03

Drug acquisition cost — CYANOCOBALAMIN 10,000 MCG/10 ML

Hospital charges for this drug vary — typically 3–8x the acquisition cost. No observed hospital charge data is available for this specific drug.

$0.89

NADAC acquisition cost

INJECTABLE

Dosage form

INJECTION

Route

Cyanocobalamin is a vitamin B12 supplement used to treat deficiency conditions, commonly billed under HCPCS code J3420. This injectable formulation typically generates higher facility charges compared to oral vitamin B12 preparations due to administration costs.

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When reviewing vitamin and supplement charges on your hospital bill, examine line items for specific product names rather than generic descriptions like "nutritional support" or "dietary supplement." Look for charges above the benchmark for common items such as vitamin D tablets, multivitamins, calcium supplements, or protein powders that typically cost under $20 retail but may appear as $50-200 hospital charges. Check for duplicate entries where the same supplement appears multiple times on different days without clear medical justification. Verify that specialized therapeutic vitamins like prescription-strength B12 injections or IV vitamin formulations are appropriately distinguished from over-the-counter equivalents on your bill. Compare itemized supplement charges against your medication administration records to confirm you actually received each product listed. Pay attention to quantity discrepancies where single doses are billed as full bottles or where standard oral vitamins are coded as specialized formulations, creating potential differences of $30-150 per item.

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FAQ — Vitamins & Supplements billing

What is the average acquisition cost for vitamins and supplements in drug billing?

The average NADAC acquisition cost for vitamins and supplements is $3.77 across 12 drugs in this therapeutic class. This benchmark represents the national average drug acquisition cost used for billing reference purposes.

How many prescription drugs are included in the vitamins and supplements billing category?

There are 12 prescription drugs classified under vitamins and supplements for billing purposes. This category encompasses various prescription-grade vitamin and nutritional supplement formulations that require proper coding and billing procedures.

What should I know about billing discrepancies for vitamins and supplements?

Claims showing charges above the benchmark of $3.77 may indicate potential billing review opportunities within this drug class. The potential difference between billed amounts and the NADAC benchmark can vary significantly depending on the specific vitamin or supplement prescribed.

Are over-the-counter vitamins included in prescription drug billing data?

Only prescription vitamins and supplements that require a doctor's prescription are included in this billing data and the $3.77 average cost figure. Over-the-counter vitamins are not part of prescription drug billing systems and would not appear in NADAC pricing data.

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Data source: National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, published by CMS. HCPCS drug pricing codes from Medicare Part B Drug Average Sales Price file.

What NADAC means: The average price pharmacies pay to acquire this drug from wholesalers. Hospital charges for the same drug are typically higher due to facility fees, compounding, and administration costs.

Limitations: NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not patient out-of-pocket cost. Insurance copays, formulary tiers, and manufacturer rebates affect what patients actually pay.