CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Tampa General Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $168
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Tampa General Hospital is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $168. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$168

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: $168 (1114%)
Insurance Median: $16 (106%)
Cash: $168 (1114% 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.

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%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 99%
Care Plus Health Plans $15 99%
Freedom Health $15 99%
Oscar $15 - $30 99%
Baycare $16 106%
Cigna $16 106%
Longevity $16 106%
Simply Healthcare $16 - $25 106%
Ultimate Health Plans $16 106%
Devoted Health $17 113%
Kaiser $17 113%
Molina $23 153%
Sunshine Health $23 - $24 153%
Health First Health Plans $27 179%
Truli For Health $29 192%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals