CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Ouachita County Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $9
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Ouachita County Medical Center is $9. 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 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9

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: $9 (176%)
Ins. Median: $9 (176% 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
Aetna $5 - $87 98%
Ambetter / Centene $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $104 98%
Champva $5 98%
Cigna $5 - $76 98%
Humana $5 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Medipak $5 98%
Medipak Advantage $5 98%
Qualchoice Advantage $5 98%
Tricare $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $58 98%
Va Med Center $5 98%
Wellcare Ahc $5 98%
Windsor Sterling $5 98%
Arkansas Firstsource $6 - $104 117%
Blue Advantage $6 - $104 117%
Blue Card $6 - $104 117%
Health Advantage $6 - $104 117%
Arkansas Totalcare $7 - $17 137%
Medicaid / KanCare $7 137%
Self Pay $16 - $58 313%
Municipal Health Benefit $19 - $70 371%
Amco $31 - $116 605%
Mutual Of Omaha $31 - $116 605%
Qualchoice Exchange $31 - $116 605%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas $31 - $116 605%
Usable Life Group Health $31 - $116 605%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR 71701
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals