CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Doctors Hospital of Laredo

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82607
Insurance Median: $20
Cash Discount Price: $236
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Doctors Hospital of Laredo is $20. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10700 McPherson Road, Laredo, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$20

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: $236 (1565%)

Insurance Median: $20 (133%)

Cash: $236 (1565% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $20 (133% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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_Of_Tx	$6 - $348	40%
Cigna	$6 - $372	40%
Aetna	$11 - $626	73%
Healthsmart	$13 - $753	86%
Molina	$13	86%
Superior	$13	86%
Multiplan	$16 - $927	106%
Geha	$19 - $1,078	126%
United_Healthcare	$22	146%

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 $236.
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 Doctors Hospital of Laredo 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.