CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $159
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Atrium Health University City is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 7.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $159 (1054%)
Insurance Median: $115 (763%)
Cash: $159 (1054% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (763% 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 763% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 663%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $14 - $96 93%
Choicecare $15 - $235 99%
Humana $15 99%
Aetna $16 - $264 106%
Cigna $16 - $254 106%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $149 106%
Alliance $19 - $34 126%
Amerihealth Caritas $19 - $33 126%
Carolina Complete Health $19 - $33 126%
Healthy Blue $19 - $33 126%
Ortho Carolina $19 126%
Partners $19 - $32 126%
Trillium $19 - $34 126%
Vaya $19 - $33 126%
Wellcare $19 - $33 126%
Medcost $34 - $184 225%
Ambetter / Centene $94 - $115 623%
Employers Health Network $140 - $168 928%
Physician Reach Out $159 1054%
Magellan $191 1267%
Gmmi $207 1373%
Quik Trip $207 1373%
Carolina Behavioral Health $229 - $254 1519%
First Health $254 - $264 1684%
Healthgram $254 1684%
Private Health Care Systems $261 1731%
Provider Select $276 - $308 1830%
Beechstreet $286 1897%
Multiplan $292 1936%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals