CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: HCA Healthone Rose

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $213
  • Cash Discount Price: $774
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 53.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at HCA Healthone Rose is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $774. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 53.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4567 E 9Th Ave, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$774

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$213

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: $774 (19595%)
Insurance Median: $213 (5392%)
Cash: $774 (19595% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $213 (5392% 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 5392% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 5292%). 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
Cigna $2 - $500 51%
Aetna $4 - $413 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $579 101%
Bright Health $4 - $235 101%
Delaware Life Insurance $4 101%
Devoted Health $4 101%
Humana $4 101%
Innovage Pace $4 101%
Kaiser $4 - $203 101%
Mutual Of Omaha $4 101%
Rocky Mountain Health $4 101%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $4 101%
Total Longterm Care $4 101%
Triwest Health Alliance $4 101%
United $4 - $352 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Multiplan $11 - $704 278%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $11 278%
Vail Health $108 - $119 2734%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $320 - $352 8101%
Western Plains Community Health $462 - $508 11696%
Northcare $498 - $547 12608%
Physician Health Partners $498 - $547 12608%
Medical Development International $569 - $626 14405%
Rocky Mtn Planned Parenthood $604 - $665 15291%
Prime Health $640 - $704 16203%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4567 E 9Th Ave, Denver, CO 80220
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals