CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, vitamin B12

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82607 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82607
  • Insurance Median: $74
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, vitamin B12 at Sweeny Community Hospital is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $15.08, this hospital’s rate is 4.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$74

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: $75 (497%)
Insurance Median: $74 (491%)
Cash: $75 (497% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $74 (491% 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 491% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 391%). 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
Aetna $19 - $73 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $38 - $63 252%
Evercare Mcaid $63 418%
UnitedHealthcare $68 - $100 451%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $73 484%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $73 484%
Coventry Mcr Adv $73 484%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $73 484%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $73 484%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $73 484%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $74 491%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $74 491%
Cigna $82 544%
Community Hlth Choice Star $89 590%
Molina Mcaid $89 590%
Superior Hp Mcaid $89 590%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $89 590%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $89 590%
Beech Street - All Plans $94 623%
Community Care Network - All Plans $100 663%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $113 749%
Multiplan - All Plans $113 749%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $122 809%
Amerigroup Mcaid $126 836%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals