CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Paradise Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $3
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Paradise Valley Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 East 4Th St, National City, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $3 (76%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $3 (76% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (101% 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.

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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 - $5 101%
Blue Sheid Of Promise $4 101%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va $4 101%
Brand New Day $4 - $6 101%
Ca Dept Of Correction & Rehab $4 - $6 101%
Ca Foundation For Medical Care $4 101%
Central Health $4 101%
Choice Physicians Network $4 101%
Clever Care Of Golden State, Inc $4 101%
Community Health Group $4 101%
County Of San Diego $4 101%
Employer Direct Healthcare $4 - $6 101%
Golden Physicians Medical Group $4 - $5 101%
Health Excel Ins $4 101%
Health Net Federal Service (Cdcr) $4 - $5 101%
Health Net Of Ca $4 - $6 101%
Heritage Provider Netwrok $4 - $5 101%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca $4 101%
Integrated Medical Solutions $4 - $5 101%
Managed Health Network $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Molina $4 101%
Naphcare $4 - $8 101%
Renal Payer Solutions $4 101%
Scripps Health $4 - $7 101%
Traditional Medi-Cal $4 101%
Tricare $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $7 101%
Usa Senior Care Network $4 101%
Verda Health Plan $4 101%
Veterans Evaluation Services $4 - $5 101%
Worker Comp $4 - $5 101%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 East 4Th St, National City, CA 91950
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals