CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $105
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 6.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$105

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: $98 (650%)
Insurance Median: $105 (696%)
Cash: $98 (650% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $105 (696% 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 696% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 596%). 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
Aetna $12 - $189 80%
Ambetter / Centene $12 - $71 80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $200 80%
Humana $12 - $178 80%
Tricare $12 - $71 80%
Triwest $12 - $71 80%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $71 80%
Veteran'S Affairs $12 - $71 80%
Healthlink $24 - $136 159%
First Health $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Clayco $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Evolutions $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Health Management Network $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Life Church $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Missouri State University $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Shinesolar $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Sumnerone $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Trailiner $29 - $168 192%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $29 - $168 192%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $29 - $168 192%
Phcs $29 - $178 192%
Cigna $31 - $178 206%
Mercy - Compresults $33 - $189 219%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $33 - $189 219%
Mercy - Novasys $33 - $189 219%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $33 - $189 219%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $33 - $189 219%
Right Choice-Alliance $35 - $200 232%
Right Choice-Regular $36 - $204 239%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals