CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $164
Cash Discount Price: $125
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc is $164. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $125. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 10.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 416 E Maumee St, Angola, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$125

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$164

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: $125 (829%)

Insurance Median: $164 (1088%)

Cash: $125 (829% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $164 (1088% 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 1088% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 988%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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	$15 - $95	99%
Caresource Indiana Of In	$15 - $76	99%
Managed Health Services	$15	99%
Mdwise	$15	99%
Aetna	$66 - $179	438%
Humana	$66 - $179	438%
UnitedHealthcare	$66 - $164	438%
Plain Church Group Ministry	$81	537%
Centivo	$113	749%
Lucent	$113	749%
Phcs	$156	1034%
Php	$157	1041%
Sagamore Health Network	$160	1061%
Signature Care	$172 - $183	1141%
Three Rivers Preferred	$176	1167%
Cigna	$179	1187%
Coventry	$183	1214%
Lutheran Preferred	$187	1240%
Encore	$191	1267%
Frontpath	$191	1267%
Corvel	$193	1280%

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 $125.
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 Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc 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.