CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $36 (239%)
Insurance Median: $29 (192%)
Cash: $36 (239% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (192% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $14 93%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $15 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $30 99%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $15 99%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $15 99%
Humana $15 99%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Ochsner Health Plan $15 99%
UnitedHealthcare $15 99%
Aetna $16 - $85 106%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $16 106%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $16 106%
Tricare $17 113%
Zelis $21 - $115 139%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $23 - $125 153%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $25 - $135 166%
First Health Network $29 - $157 192%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $29 - $157 192%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $29 - $157 192%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $31 - $167 206%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $31 - $167 206%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $33 - $178 219%
Prime Health Services Ppo $33 - $178 219%
Usa Managed Care Network $33 - $178 219%
Cigna $34 - $180 225%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals