CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $93
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 6.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$93

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: $95 (630%)
Insurance Median: $93 (617%)
Cash: $95 (630% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $93 (617% 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 617% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 517%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $20 33%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $14 86%
Aetna $15 - $162 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Kaiser $17 113%
Coventry $23 - $124 153%
Humana $25 166%
Paradigm Wc $93 617%
Secure Health $114 756%
Coventry Wc $124 822%
Alamed Wc $133 882%
Fcci Wc $133 882%
Multiplan $142 942%
Evolution Wc $152 1008%
Prime Health Wc $152 - $171 1008%
Corvel Wc $162 1074%
Novanet Wc $162 1074%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL