CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 9.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Center Dr Po Box 139, Supply, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $112 (743%)

Insurance Median: $139 (922%)

Cash: $112 (743% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (922% 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 922% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 822%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $161	106%
Humana	$16 - $193	106%
New Hanover Health Advantage	$16	106%
Pace Of The Southern Piedmont	$16	106%
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $137	106%
Aetna	$17 - $190	113%
Cigna	$17 - $124	113%
Liberty Health	$17	113%
Amerihealth	$32	212%
Carolina Complete	$32	212%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$32	212%
Wellcare	$32	212%
Ambetter / Centene	$36	239%
Caresource North Carolina	$90	597%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$121	802%
Amps	$123	816%
Plotkin Health	$134	889%
Medcost	$169 - $188	1121%
Transformhealth	$179	1187%
Multiplan	$202	1340%
Phcs	$202	1340%
Employers Choice Network	$217	1439%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$217	1439%

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 $112.
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 Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center 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.