CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $89
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Gadsden Regional Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $89 (2253%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $89 (2253% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (101% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 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.

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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
Bc Pml $3 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $3 76%
Node Champva $3 76%
Tricare $3 76%
Aetna $4 - $308 101%
Amedisys Hospice $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 101%
Cigna $4 - $25 101%
Gadsden Hospice $4 101%
Humana $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $4 101%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $4 101%
Node Eon Mcr Adv $4 101%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $4 101%
Node Select Health Mcr Adv $4 101%
Node Va $4 101%
Node Viva Mcr Adv $4 101%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $4 101%
Prime Health $4 - $429 101%
Southern Care Hospice $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 101%
Veterans Eval Services $4 101%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 152%
Self Pay $71 - $107 1797%
American Employee Alliance $238 6025%
Multiplan $333 - $374 8430%
Magellan Behavioral $356 9013%
Viva Healthcare $356 9013%
First Health $416 - $480 10532%
Beech Street $434 - $1,525 10987%
Alamed Wc $446 11291%
Focus Health $455 11519%
Coventry Work Comp Al $465 11772%
Work Comp $505 12785%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Goodyear Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals