CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: College Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $23
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at College Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $23. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$23

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $23 (449%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $23 (449% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (98% 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.

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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
Accountable Healthcare Ipa $4 - $5 78%
Altamed $4 - $5 78%
Benevolence Healthcare $4 - $5 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $2,969 78%
Blue Shield $4 - $26 78%
Brand New Day $4 - $5 78%
Care First $4 - $5 78%
Davita Healthplan $4 - $28 78%
Health Net $4 - $36 78%
Healthcare Partners $4 - $28 78%
Heritage Provider Network $4 - $7 78%
Imperial Health Plan $4 78%
Kaiser $4 - $33 78%
La Care $4 - $5 78%
Molina Healthcare $4 - $5 78%
Synermed $4 - $7 78%
Value Options $4 - $28 78%
Aetna $5 - $7 98%
Caremore $5 98%
Central Health Plan $5 98%
Cigna $5 98%
Easy Choice $5 98%
Prospect $5 98%
Multiplan $6 - $47 117%
Three Rivers Provider Network $7 137%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2776 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals