CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Medical Center Barbour

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Medical Center Barbour is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 820 W Washington St, Eufaula, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $21 (410%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $21 (410% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (98% 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
Aarp $5 98%
Aetna $5 98%
Ambetter / Centene $5 98%
American_Retirement $5 98%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield $5 98%
Cigna $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Mutual_Of_Omaha $5 98%
Secure_Horizons $5 98%
Simpra_Advantage $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 98%
Va_Ccn $5 98%
Wellcare $5 98%
Caresource $6 117%
Healthcare_Authority_Multiplan $18 - $55 352%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 820 W Washington St, Eufaula, AL 36027
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals