CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Miller County Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $38
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Miller County Hospital is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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: $38 (252%)
Insurance Median: $54 (358%)
Cash: $38 (252% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (358% 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 358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 258%). 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
Wellcare $11 73%
Peach State $19 126%
Aetna $34 - $50 225%
Ambetter / Centene $34 225%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $34 - $60 225%
Choicecare $34 - $57 225%
Humana $34 - $54 225%
Integrated Health Plan $50 332%
Great West $54 358%
Coventry $57 378%
Beech Street $58 385%
Cigna $58 385%
First Health/Hf $60 398%
First Health/Ccn $64 424%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 209 N Cuthbert Street, Colquitt, GA 39837
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals