CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $28 (547%)
Insurance Median: $25 (488%)
Cash: $28 (547% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (488% 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 488% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 388%). 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
Aetna $5 - $68 98%
Ahcccs $5 98%
Ahcccs Other $5 98%
Carefirst $5 98%
Devoted $5 98%
Fmc 30/70 $5 98%
Fmc Ihs $5 98%
Fmc Jail $5 98%
Health Choice $5 - $10 98%
Health Choice Arizona $5 98%
Health Choice Integrated Care $5 98%
Health Net Federal $5 98%
Health Net Of Arizona $5 98%
Humana $5 - $76 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Mercy Care $5 98%
Mercy Care Advantage $5 98%
Mercy Care Rhba $5 98%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $5 98%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $5 98%
Snf Fmc $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $74 98%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $5 - $6 98%
Va Pccc Triwest $5 98%
Wellcare $5 98%
Wellcare By Allwell $5 98%
Ambetter / Centene $6 117%
Pnoa $8 156%
Naphcare $9 - $10 176%
Self Pay $17 - $80 332%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $17 - $40 332%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $59 391%
Workers Comp $22 - $52 430%
Copperpoint $24 - $59 469%
Nau Athletic Department $27 - $64 527%
Cigna $30 - $72 586%
Fmc 90/10 $30 - $72 586%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $30 - $72 586%
United Behavioral Health $33 - $80 645%
Auto Insurance $5,000 97656%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals