CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $71
  • Cash Discount Price: $79
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.87x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 13.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$71

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: $79 (1543%)
Insurance Median: $71 (1387%)
Cash: $79 (1543% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $71 (1387% 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 1387% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1287%). 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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $47 918%
Kenai Peninsula School $47 918%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $47 918%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 1172%
Moda Non-Cph $70 1367%
Aetna $71 1387%
Cigna $71 1387%
UnitedHealthcare $71 1387%
Rehn - All Plans $73 1426%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $77 1504%
Geha - All Plans $77 1504%
Multiplan Comp $77 1504%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $77 1504%
Vnpn - All Plans $77 1504%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals