CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Saint Agnes Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $424
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Saint Agnes Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $424. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 3.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$424

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$18

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: $424 (8281%)
Insurance Median: $18 (352%)
Cash: $424 (8281% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $18 (352% 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 352% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 252%). 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 - $64 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $99 98%
Humana $5 - $11 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $11 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $21 98%
Welbe Health $5 - $11 98%
Align Senior Care $6 - $12 117%
Correctcare Integrated Health $6 - $13 117%
Medi-Cal Healthnet $7 - $16 137%
Geha $9 - $18 176%
Kaiser Permanente $9 - $18 176%
Advantek Central Usd $13 - $26 254%
Blue Shield - Ca $15 - $99 293%
Meritain $29 - $60 566%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $29 - $60 566%
Allied Benefit Systems $31 - $64 605%
Boon Chapman $31 - $64 605%
Hap $31 - $64 605%
Webtpa $31 - $64 605%
St Agnes Nicu Valley Childrens Hospital $45 879%
Coventry $47 918%
Healthnet $47 - $56 918%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $48 - $99 938%
Blue Care Network $48 - $99 938%
Blue Distinction Transplant $48 - $99 938%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $48 - $99 938%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $48 - $99 938%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $48 - $99 938%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $48 - $99 938%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $48 - $99 938%
Cba Network By Design $52 1016%
Network Health $52 1016%
Allegiance $53 1035%
American Postal Workers Secondary $53 1035%
Cigna $53 1035%
Multiplan $58 1133%
Phcs $58 1133%
Interplan $62 1211%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals