CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82565
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Glenn Medical Center is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 18.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $62 (1211%)

Insurance Median: $94 (1836%)

Cash: $62 (1211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (1836% 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 1836% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1736%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Medi-Cal	$6	117%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$7	137%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $83	605%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $94	801%
Humana	$41	801%
Blue Shield Exch	$84	1641%
Cigna	$88	1719%
First Health - All Plans	$88	1719%
Healthnet - All Plans	$88	1719%
Beech Street - All Plans	$94	1836%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$94	1836%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$94	1836%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$94	1836%
Interplan - All Plans	$94	1836%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$94	1836%
Pponext - All Plans	$94	1836%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$94	1836%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$97	1895%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$99	1934%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$99	1934%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$99	1934%

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 $62.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82565.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Glenn Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82565.
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.