CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $76
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Baldwin Health is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $76. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$76

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $76 (1484%)
Insurance Median: $7 (137%)
Cash: $76 (1484% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (137% 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
First Choice $3 59%
Bc Pml $4 78%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 78%
Node Champva $4 78%
Tricare $4 78%
Aetna $5 - $285 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $7 98%
Cigna $5 - $21 98%
Community Hospice $5 98%
Hospice $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Mercy Medical Hospice $5 98%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $5 98%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $5 98%
Node Va $5 98%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $5 98%
Select Health $5 98%
Triwest $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 98%
Veterans Eval Services $5 98%
Windsor Health Plan $5 98%
Us Dol $6 117%
Ambetter / Centene $8 156%
Self Pay $57 - $95 1113%
American Employee Alliance $126 2461%
Multiplan $180 - $259 3516%
First Health $237 - $255 4629%
Alamed $242 4727%
Multiplan Inc $242 4727%
Coventry Work Comp Al $247 4824%
One Health $253 4941%
Pro America $253 4941%
Novanet $255 4980%
Alabama Wc $269 5254%
Gulf Health $269 5254%
Principal Ppo $269 5254%
Viva Health $269 5254%
National Health $285 5566%
Galaxy $288 5625%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals