CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Mercy Hospital Carthage

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $53
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Mercy Hospital Carthage is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 2.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $53 (351%)
Insurance Median: $45 (298%)
Cash: $53 (351% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (298% 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 298% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 198%). 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 $13 - $72 86%
Humana $13 - $24 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $44 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $60 99%
Medicare (plans) $16 - $24 106%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $21 - $73 139%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $70 139%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $22 146%
Cigna $22 - $73 146%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $22 146%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $22 146%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $22 146%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $22 146%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $22 146%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $22 146%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $22 146%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $22 146%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $22 146%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] $22 146%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $22 146%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $22 146%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $22 146%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $22 146%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $22 146%
Tricare $22 146%
Point C Contracted [320238] $28 - $73 186%
Health Systems Inc Contracted [320174] $35 232%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $35 232%
Administrative Payor Contracted [320005] $36 239%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $37 245%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $42 279%
Ambetter / Centene $44 292%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $44 292%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $44 292%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $49 - $70 325%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $53 - $69 351%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $53 - $75 351%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $53 351%
Workers Comp [20426] $65 - $81 431%
90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] $69 458%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $69 458%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $69 458%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $69 458%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $69 458%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $69 - $73 458%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $69 458%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $69 458%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $69 458%
Evolutions Health Care Contracted [320124] $70 464%
First Health Contracted [320128] $70 464%
Medica Contracted [320239] $70 464%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $70 464%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $70 464%
American Healthcare Alliance Contracted [320020] $73 484%
Ppo Plus Contracted [320310] $73 484%
Usa Managed Care Org Contracted [320429] $73 484%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3125 Dr Russell Smith Way, Carthage, MO 64836
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals