CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $289
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Laredo Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $289. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$289

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $289 (1916%)
Insurance Median: $30 (199%)
Cash: $289 (1916% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (199% 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.

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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
Amerigroup $13 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $213 86%
Cigna $13 - $626 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $26 86%
Molina $13 - $26 86%
Superior $13 - $27 86%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $279 86%
Aetna $15 - $567 99%
American Health $15 99%
Humana $15 99%
Medicare (plans) $15 99%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $15 99%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $15 99%
Node Va $15 99%
Triwest $15 99%
Veterans Eval Services $15 99%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $16 106%
Node Champva $16 106%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $16 106%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $16 106%
Provider Partners Health Plan $16 106%
Tricare $16 106%
Industrial Rehab $17 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $19 126%
Node Molina Health Exchange $25 166%
Node Brookshire Brothers $26 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $28 186%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $29 192%
Health Smart $29 - $685 192%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $30 199%
Tx Work Comp $30 199%
Imo Work Comp $35 232%
Node Naphcare $35 232%
Self Pay $68 - $127 451%
Lonestar Athletic $100 663%
Tx Workforce Commission $323 2142%
Mutual Of Omaha $636 - $929 4218%
Multiplan Primary $734 4867%
Medical Control $812 5385%
Accountable Health Plans $832 - $880 5517%
Health Headquarters $832 5517%
Multiplan $851 5643%
Nha $861 5710%
Galaxy Health Network $866 5743%
Cchn $880 5836%
Nppn Plan Vista $880 5836%
Ppo Next $880 5836%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals