CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $196
  • Cash Discount Price: $262
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond is $196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 13.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$196

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: $262 (1737%)
Insurance Median: $196 (1300%)
Cash: $262 (1737% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $196 (1300% 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 1300% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1200%). 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
America'S Choice $183 1214%
Provider Network Of America $196 1300%
Quik Trip $196 1300%
Usa Managed Care Organization $196 1300%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $196 1300%
Multiplan/Phcs $209 1386%
Medincrease $235 1558%
Vantage Health Plan $235 1558%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA 70403
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL