CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: East Morgan County Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at East Morgan County Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 7.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$39

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: $31 (605%)
Insurance Median: $39 (762%)
Cash: $31 (605% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (762% 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 762% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 662%). 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 $19 - $52 371%
Banner Health $19 - $24 371%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $42 371%
Clear Spring Health $19 - $24 371%
Healthspring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc. $19 - $24 371%
Medica $19 - $47 371%
Medicare (plans) $19 - $24 371%
Pinnacol Assurance Workers Comp $19 - $24 371%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn $19 - $24 371%
UnitedHealthcare $19 - $52 371%
Longevity $20 - $25 391%
Devoted Health Services $21 - $26 410%
Humana $21 - $26 410%
Assist Health Group $23 - $29 449%
Denver Health Medical Plan $36 - $45 703%
Apostrophe, Inc. $40 - $50 781%
First Choice Health Network $40 - $50 781%
Hue Health, Inc $43 - $53 840%
Rocky Mountain Health Plans $43 - $53 840%
Multiplan $44 - $54 859%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 W Edison St, Brush, CO 80723
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals