CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $29 (192%)
Insurance Median: $25 (166%)
Cash: $29 (192% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (166% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $28 13%
Ambetter / Centene $15 - $37 99%
Amerigroup $15 - $28 99%
Cigna $15 - $28 99%
Humana $15 - $29 99%
Allwell $16 - $30 106%
Wellcare $16 - $50 106%
Qualchoice $17 - $37 113%
Arkansas Total Care $22 146%
Caresource $22 - $50 146%
Empower Healthcare Solutions $23 153%
Arkansas Superior Select $25 166%
Provider Partners Health Plans $25 166%
Wellcare By Allwell $25 166%
Wellcare Health Plans $25 166%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas $31 206%
Aetna $36 239%
Assured Benefits Administrators $38 252%
Healthlink $42 - $46 279%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals