CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $75
Cash Discount Price: $56
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$75

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: $56 (371%)

Insurance Median: $75 (497%)

Cash: $56 (371% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $75 (497% 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 497% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 397%). 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

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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 Mcr Adv	$5 - $99	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$5 - $177	33%
Magnolia Mcaid	$14	93%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$15 - $99	99%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$15 - $99	99%
Corvel - All Plans	$32 - $212	212%
Cigna	$50 - $153	332%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$99	656%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $201	663%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$189	1253%
Health Partners - All Plans	$196	1300%
Multiplan - All Plans	$212	1406%

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 $56.
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 S E Lackey Memorial Hospital 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.