CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Mena Regional Health System

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Mena Regional Health System is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 311 North Morrow Street, Mena, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $70 (464%)
Insurance Median: $15 (99%)
Cash: $70 (464% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (99% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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 99%
Allwell Mcr Adv $15 99%
Ar Superior Select Tribute Health Plan Mcr Adv $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $17 99%
Cigna $15 99%
Humana $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 99%
Vapccc3 All Regions 1-6 Dos Gt 1/30/19 $15 99%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc Mcr Adv $15 99%
Ambetter / Centene $19 126%
Qualchoice $22 146%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 311 North Morrow Street, Mena, AR 71953
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals