CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent Peach

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $64
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Atrium Health Navicent Peach is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1960 Highway 247 Connector, Byron, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$64

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: $54 (358%)

Insurance Median: $64 (424%)

Cash: $54 (358% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $64 (424% 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 424% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 324%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$19 - $23	126%
Aetna	$23 - $64	153%
Care Source	$23	153%
Clover	$23	153%
Eon Health	$23	153%
Georgia Health Advantage	$23	153%
Humana	$23 - $92	153%
Pruitt Health	$23	153%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $97	153%
Cigna	$31 - $79	206%
Ambetter / Centene	$32 - $55	212%
Securehealth	$35 - $70	232%
Alliant	$53	351%
Multiplan	$70 - $86	464%
Novanet	$86	570%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$92	610%
Beechstreet	$100	663%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $54.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82607.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Atrium Health Navicent Peach is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82607.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.