CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $40
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at University of Alabama Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 7.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$40

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%)
Insurance Median: $40 (781%)
Ins. Median: $40 (781% 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 781% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 681%). 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
Viva $2 - $5 39%
Birmingham Fc $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 98%
Cigna $5 - $54 98%
Cooper Green $5 98%
Davita Villagehealth $5 98%
Humana $5 - $68 98%
Jefferson County Sheriff $5 98%
Triwest $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $44 98%
Ambetter / Centene $7 137%
University Of Alabama $16 - $40 313%
Aetna $20 - $49 391%
Coventry $21 - $65 410%
North Alabama Managed Care $21 - $52 410%
Comp One $23 - $58 449%
Alamed $24 - $60 469%
Construction Claims Management $24 - $60 469%
Corvel $26 - $64 508%
Evolutions $26 - $72 508%
Healthcare Alliance $26 - $64 508%
Multiplan $26 - $66 508%
Novanet $26 - $72 508%
Prime Health Services $26 - $72 508%
Select Value Care $26 - $64 508%
Starcare $26 - $64 508%
Tethys $26 - $64 508%
Department Of Labor $27 - $68 527%
Geha $27 - $68 527%
Gulf Health Plans $27 - $68 527%
Heritage Summit Health $27 - $68 527%
Mississippi Physicians $27 - $68 527%
Phifer $27 - $68 527%
Preferred Health Partnership $27 - $68 527%
Southern Nuclear $27 - $68 527%
Vantage Health Plan $27 - $68 527%
Galaxy Health Network $29 - $72 566%
National Provider Network $29 - $72 566%
North Mississippi Health Link $29 - $72 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals