CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Merit Health Madison

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $16
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Merit Health Madison is $16. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$16

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: $50 (332%)
Insurance Median: $16 (106%)
Cash: $50 (332% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $16 (106% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Ms-Can-Magnolia $14 93%
Ms-Can-Molina $14 93%
Ms-Can-Truecare $14 93%
United $14 93%
United_Exchange $14 93%
Cigna $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Devoted_Health $16 106%
Humana $16 106%
Wellcare $16 106%
Advhealth $21 139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 139%
Mpcn $29 192%
Firstchoice $30 199%
Molina-Chip $30 199%
Magnolia-Chip $31 206%
Truecare-Chip $31 206%
Molina_Exchange $32 212%
Ambetter / Centene $38 252%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 161 River Oaks Drive, Canton, MS 39046
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals