CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $363
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $363. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 9.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4500 13Th Street, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$363

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $363 (2407%)

Insurance Median: $147 (975%)

Cash: $363 (2407% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (975% 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 975% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 875%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Magnolia Health	$14 - $23	93%
Molina	$14 - $24	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$14 - $15	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $21	106%
Cigna	$16 - $403	106%
Humana	$16 - $484	106%
Aetna	$28	186%
Primewell	$36	239%
Sas Mhg	$55 - $410	365%
Fox Everett	$146 - $269	968%
Sas Non-Mhg	$146 - $269	968%
First Choice	$183 - $484	1214%
Mhg	$183 - $336	1214%
First Health	$264 - $484	1751%
Mpcn	$275 - $504	1824%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $363.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82607.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Hospital at Gulfport is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82607.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.