CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Yuma District Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $73
  • Cash Discount Price: $61
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 18.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Yuma District Hospital is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 18.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 W 8Th Ave, Yuma, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$73

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: $61 (1544%)
Insurance Median: $73 (1848%)
Cash: $61 (1544% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $73 (1848% 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 1848% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1748%). 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 $45 - $75 1139%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 - $70 1139%
Corvel___Plan_ $61 1544%
Friday_Health_Plan___Plan_ $69 1747%
Medicare (plans) $69 1747%
Rocky_Mountain_Health_Plan___Plan_ $69 1747%
Triwest___Plan_ $69 1747%
Medrisk_Preferred___Plan_ $73 1848%
Three_Rivers___Plan_ $73 1848%
United_Healthcare___Plan_ $75 1899%
Cigna $77 1949%
Cofinity_Preferred___Plan_ $77 1949%
Uc_Health_Plan___Plan_ $77 1949%
Humana $79 2000%
Midlands_Choice___Plan_ $79 2000%
Multiplan_Open_Access___Plan_ $79 2000%
Multiplan_Ppo___Plan_ $79 2000%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 W 8Th Ave, Yuma, CO 80759
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals