CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Hendrick Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $177
  • Cash Discount Price: $441
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.74x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Hendrick Medical Center is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $441. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 11.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$441

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$177

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: $441 (2924%)
Insurance Median: $177 (1174%)
Cash: $441 (2924% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $177 (1174% 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 1174% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1074%). 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
Firstcare Star $22 146%
Superior Health Plan $25 166%
Wellpoint (Formerly Known As Amerigroup) $25 166%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $194 332%
Baylor Scott And White Health Plan $130 862%
UnitedHealthcare $172 - $243 1141%
Cigna $265 1757%
Aetna $278 1844%
Private Healthcare Systems $287 - $353 1903%
Healthsmart $331 2195%
Omni Networks $331 - $375 2195%
Multiplan $393 2606%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1900 Pine, Abilene, TX 79601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals