CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $100
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Tift Regional Medical Center is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $100 (663%)
Insurance Median: $23 (153%)
Cash: $100 (663% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (153% 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 $6 - $223 40%
Humana $8 - $112 53%
Self Pay 50 $8 - $112 53%
Peach State Health Plan $11 73%
Va Contract $11 73%
Aetna $13 - $193 86%
Tricare $13 86%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $188 86%
Cigna $14 - $204 93%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $14 - $201 93%
Self Pay $14 - $201 93%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $15 - $23 99%
Clover Health $15 99%
Health One Alliance $15 - $22 99%
Hospice $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $15 - $223 99%
Wellcare $15 - $22 99%
Zelis Network Solutions $15 - $30 99%
Pruitt Health Premier $16 106%
Amerigroup $21 139%
Medicaid / KanCare $21 139%
Peachstate $22 146%
Caresource $23 153%
Ga Workers Comp $26 172%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals