CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Shands Jacksonville

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Shands Jacksonville is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $51 (338%)
Insurance Median: $45 (298%)
Cash: $51 (338% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (298% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $7 - $77 46%
Carelon Health $7 46%
Humana $7 - $79 46%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $8 53%
Community Care Plan $8 53%
Florida Community Care $8 53%
Molina $8 - $20 53%
Simply Healthcare $8 53%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $56 99%
Capital Health Plan $15 - $47 99%
Avmed $16 - $52 106%
Beacon Health Strategies $16 106%
Careplus Health Plan $16 106%
Devoted Health Plan $16 - $17 106%
Florida Health Care Plan $16 - $27 106%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $39 106%
Positive Healthcare Partners $17 113%
Wellcare Of Florida $18 119%
Florida Complete Care $19 126%
Ambetter / Centene $25 166%
Wellpath $25 166%
Volusia Health Network $39 259%
Northeast Florida State Hospital $41 272%
North Florida Evaluation & Treatment Center $44 292%
Centivo $51 338%
Disney Cruise Line $56 371%
Cigna $58 385%
Health First Health Plan $61 - $65 405%
Mental Health Associates $61 405%
Prime Health Services $65 - $70 431%
Florida Health Alliance $67 444%
Archbold Medical Center $70 464%
Genex $70 464%
Rockport Provider $70 464%
Corvel Corp $79 524%
First Health $79 524%
Florida Hospital Healthcare System $79 524%
Medsave Usa Tpa $79 524%
Fringe Benefits Coordinators $84 - $89 557%
Multiplan $84 557%
Novanet $84 557%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 655 W 8Th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals