CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Adventist Health Twin Cities

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84520
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 36.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Adventist Health Twin Cities is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 36.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

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: $30 (759%)

Insurance Median: $145 (3671%)

Cash: $30 (759% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $145 (3671% 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 3671% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 3571%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	101%
Cencal Mcr Adv - All Other Plans	$4	101%
Tricare	$4	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$4 - $146	101%
Cfmg-Ca Forensic Med Grp Op/Profee Only-All Plans	$5	127%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$7	177%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Exlus-All Other Plans	$24	608%
Nbd-Ntwrks By Design Non-Exlus	$24	608%
Medi-Cal	$42	1063%
Coalinga-All Plans	$55	1392%
Hpn-Heritage Prov Ntwrk-All Plans	$147	3722%
Blue Shield Epn	$156	3949%
Blue Shield Hmo/Pos	$179	4532%
Blue Shield Epo/Ppo - All Other Plans	$210	5316%
Chn-Community Hlth Ntwrk-All Plans	$238	6025%
Pacific Health Alliance-All Plans	$389	9848%
Cencal Mcal	$492	12456%
Blue Shield Promise Mcal	$519	13139%
Ccah-Centrl Ca Allince Mcal-All Plans	$562	14228%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $30.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84520.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Adventist Health Twin Cities is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84520.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.