CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Boulder Community Health is $14. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $18 (352%)
Insurance Median: $14 (273%)
Cash: $18 (352% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $33 39%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $5 39%
Aetna $4 - $48 78%
Health Spring $4 78%
Humana $4 - $5 78%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $21 78%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $4 - $21 78%
Select Health Value Network $4 - $21 78%
Clear Spring $5 98%
Devoted Health $5 - $22 98%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $5 98%
Cigna $6 - $44 117%
Multiplan $8 - $38 156%
Phcs $8 - $38 156%
Kaiser Public Option $10 195%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $11 - $38 215%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $12 - $41 234%
Kaiser $12 234%
Kaiser Ppo $12 234%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $14 - $47 273%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $14 - $50 273%
Mines And Associates $14 - $47 273%
National Preferred Provider Network $14 - $50 273%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $14 - $50 273%
Three Rivers Provider Network $14 - $47 273%
Usa $14 - $50 273%
Zelis (Profee) $14 - $47 273%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $15 - $53 293%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $15 - $53 293%
Health Payors Organization $15 - $52 293%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $15 - $51 293%
National Provider Network $16 - $53 313%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals