CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Ouachita County Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Ouachita County Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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%)
Insurance Median: $17 (113%)
Ins. Median: $17 (113% 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.

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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
Aetna $15 - $142 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $170 99%
Champva $15 99%
Cigna $15 - $124 99%
Humana $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Medipak $15 99%
Medipak Advantage $15 99%
Qualchoice Advantage $15 99%
Tricare $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $94 99%
Va Med Center $15 99%
Wellcare Ahc $15 99%
Windsor Sterling $15 99%
Ambetter / Centene $16 106%
Arkansas Firstsource $17 - $170 113%
Blue Advantage $17 - $170 113%
Blue Card $17 - $170 113%
Health Advantage $17 - $170 113%
Arkansas Totalcare $22 - $49 146%
Medicaid / KanCare $22 146%
Self Pay $94 623%
Municipal Health Benefit $113 749%
Amco $189 1253%
Mutual Of Omaha $189 1253%
Qualchoice Exchange $189 1253%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas $189 1253%
Usable Life Group Health $189 1253%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR 71701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals