CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Grandview Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $17
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Grandview Medical Center is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 3.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$17

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: $12 (234%)
Insurance Median: $17 (332%)
Cash: $12 (234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $17 (332% 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 332% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 232%). 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
Bc Pml $4 78%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 78%
Node Champva $4 78%
Tricare $4 78%
Aetna $5 - $6 98%
Blue Advantage $5 98%
Cigna $5 - $10 98%
Hospice $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Medicare (plans) $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%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $28 98%
Veterans Eval Services $5 98%
Victory Health $5 98%
Viva Health $5 - $35 98%
Alabama Psych $6 117%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $6 117%
Ambetter / Centene $8 156%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 156%
Healthspring $9 176%
Self Pay $9 - $15 176%
Bp Health Advocate $16 313%
Ag Administrators $22 430%
Alamed $22 430%
Choicecare $22 430%
Drummond $22 430%
American Employee Alliance $25 488%
Healthchoice $32 - $38 625%
Value Options $32 625%
First Health $38 - $49 742%
Multiplan $38 - $44 742%
Blue Bell Creameries $44 859%
Natl Comp Care $47 918%
Usa Ppo $47 918%
Coventry Work Comp Al $49 957%
Novanet $51 996%
Alabama Wc $54 1055%
Cal-Med $54 1055%
Corvel $54 1055%
Associated Admin $57 1113%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3690 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals