CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Flagstaff Medical Center is $19. 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 $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 4.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $21 (532%)
Insurance Median: $19 (481%)
Cash: $21 (532% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (481% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 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 481% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 381%). 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 $4 - $48 101%
Ahcccs $4 101%
Ahcccs Other $4 101%
Ambetter / Centene $4 101%
Carefirst $4 101%
Devoted $4 101%
Fmc 30/70 $4 101%
Fmc Ihs $4 101%
Fmc Jail $4 101%
Health Choice $4 - $8 101%
Health Choice Arizona $4 101%
Health Choice Integrated Care $4 101%
Health Net Federal $4 101%
Health Net Of Arizona $4 101%
Humana $4 - $54 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Mercy Care $4 101%
Mercy Care Advantage $4 101%
Mercy Care Rhba $4 101%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $4 101%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $4 101%
Snf Fmc $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $52 101%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $4 101%
Va Pccc Triwest $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Wellcare By Allwell $4 101%
Pnoa $6 152%
Naphcare $7 - $8 177%
Self Pay $13 - $56 329%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $13 - $28 329%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $41 380%
Workers Comp $17 - $37 430%
Copperpoint $19 - $41 481%
Nau Athletic Department $21 - $45 532%
Cigna $23 - $51 582%
Fmc 90/10 $23 - $51 582%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $23 - $51 582%
United Behavioral Health $26 - $56 658%
Auto Insurance $5,000 126582%

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