CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $15
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $15. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$15

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: $18 (119%)
Insurance Median: $15 (99%)
Cash: $18 (119% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $15 (99% 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.

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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 $13 - $15 86%
Triwest $14 93%
Aetna $15 - $30 99%
Amerihealth Caritas $15 99%
Healthy Blue $15 99%
Humana $15 - $23 99%
Lhc (Allwell) $15 99%
Louisiana Healthcare Connection $15 99%
Peoples Health $15 - $102 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $73 99%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $15 - $26 99%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc $15 99%
Gilsbar 360 $35 232%
Hs Technology $39 259%
First Health $77 511%
Womans Hospital Employees $79 524%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals $102 676%
Usa Managed Care Organization $106 703%
Three Rivers Provider Network $107 710%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA 70458
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals