CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Shannon Medical Center

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Shannon Medical Center is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 3.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $105 (696%)

Insurance Median: $51 (338%)

Cash: $105 (696% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (338% 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 338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 238%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Care Improvement	$15	99%
Humana	$15 - $168	99%
Wellmed	$15	99%
Molina Healthcare - Chip	$16	106%
Wellpoint	$16 - $20	106%
Scott & White	$23	153%
Cigna	$24	159%
Insurance Management Services	$25	166%
Insurance Services Of Lubbock	$25	166%
City Of San Angelo	$29	192%
Kempton Group	$30	199%
Pdh/Texas Trust	$30	199%
Ambetter / Centene	$32	212%
90 Degree Benefits	$38	252%
Caprock	$38	252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $158	318%
Web Tpa	$94	623%
Aetna	$139	922%
Assurant Health	$139	922%
First Health	$158	1048%
UnitedHealthcare	$164	1088%
Healthsmart	$187	1240%

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 $105.
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 Shannon 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.