CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: St Vincent's Birmingham

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at St Vincent's Birmingham is $8. 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 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $8 (156%)
Ins. Median: $8 (156% 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.

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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
Cigna $4 - $5 78%
Aetna $5 - $6 98%
Ambetter / Centene $5 - $7 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 98%
Cooper Green $5 98%
Humana $5 - $11 98%
Prime Health Services $5 - $21 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $6 98%
Seven Corners $7 137%
Viva $15 293%
Construction Claims Management $18 352%
Corvel $18 352%
Alamed $19 371%
Comp One $19 371%
Multiplan $20 391%
Pnoa $20 391%
Novanet $21 410%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 810 St Vincent's Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals