CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $79
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital is $79. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 5.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 School St, Carrollton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$79

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: $111 (736%)

Insurance Median: $79 (524%)

Cash: $111 (736% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $79 (524% 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 524% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 424%). 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
Aetna	$21 - $71	139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$56 - $104	371%
Meridian Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$56	371%
Molina Mcaid-All Plans	$56	371%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$71	471%
UnitedHealthcare	$71 - $88	471%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$71	471%
Humana	$72	477%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$85	564%
Ambetter / Centene	$92	610%
Cigna	$99	656%
Multiplan-All Plans	$104	690%
Healthlink Hmo	$106	703%
Healthlink Il Only	$106	703%
Healthlink Ppo-All Other Plans	$120	796%
Hfn Zelis-All Plans	$126	836%

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 $111.
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 Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital 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.