CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82565
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $107
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Alaska Regional Hospital is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $107. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 11.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$107

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$5.12

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $5.12 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $107 (2090%)

Insurance Median: $61 (1191%)

Cash: $107 (2090% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (1191% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $5.12 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 1191% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1091%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$5	98%
United	$5 - $81	98%
Veteran'S Administration	$5	98%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$6	117%
Aetna	$22 - $50	430%
Union Coalition	$32	625%
Union Coalition Cement Masons	$33	645%
Moda Health	$34 - $50	664%
Premerafirst	$53	1035%
Geha Ppo Usa	$55 - $94	1074%
Cigna	$58	1133%
Multiplan	$64 - $99	1250%
Coventry Healthcare	$67	1309%
First Health	$75	1465%
Bering Strait School District	$80	1563%
Nreca Group Benefit Trust	$80	1563%
Risk & Benefit Management	$80	1563%
Banner Health	$85	1660%
Matanuska Telephone	$85	1660%

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 $107.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82565.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Alaska Regional Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82565.
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.