CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: $45
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Uch-Memorial Health System is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 6.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $45 (879%)
Insurance Median: $31 (605%)
Cash: $45 (879% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $31 (605% 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 605% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 505%). 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 - $72 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $53 98%
Cigna $5 - $13 98%
Cms $5 98%
Devoted Health $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Kaiser $5 - $47 98%
Select Health $5 - $14 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $81 98%
Kaiser Public Option $14 - $32 273%
Kaiser Kp Select $19 - $43 371%
Simplified Benefits Administration $20 - $55 391%
Denver Health Medical Plan $31 - $70 605%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $33 - $76 645%
First Health $37 - $83 723%
Multiplan $44 - $99 859%
Phcs $44 - $99 859%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals