CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $59
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at UF Health Shands Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $59 (391%)
Insurance Median: $16 (106%)
Cash: $59 (391% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (106% 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
Beacon Health Strategies $7 46%
Humana $7 - $15 46%
Sunshine State Health Plan $7 46%
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $16 46%
Aetna $8 - $89 53%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $8 53%
Community Care Plan $8 53%
Florida Community Care $8 53%
Molina $8 53%
Simply Healthcare $9 60%
Avmed $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $58 99%
Capital Health Plan $15 - $54 99%
North Central Hospice $15 99%
Vha $15 99%
Wellcare $15 99%
Carelon Health $16 106%
Careplus $16 106%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $17 113%
Devoted Health Plan $17 113%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $17 113%
Positive Healthcare Partners $17 113%
Ghilcrest County $19 126%
Levy County $19 126%
Wellpath $24 159%
Uaa $41 272%
Ambetter / Centene $43 285%
Northeast Fl Hospital $48 318%
Florida Health Care Plan $54 358%
Health First $76 504%
Prime Health Services $76 504%
Archbold Medical Center $81 537%
Cigna $81 537%
Genex $81 537%
Corvel Corp $92 610%
Geha $97 643%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals