CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $105
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 16.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $105 (2051%)
Insurance Median: $84 (1641%)
Cash: $105 (2051% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (1641% 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 1641% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1541%). 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
Galaxy Health Network $68 1328%
America'S Choice $74 1445%
Provider Network Of America $79 1543%
Quik Trip $79 1543%
Usa Managed Care Organization $79 1543%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network $79 1543%
Evolutions Healthcare System $84 1641%
Fara $84 1641%
Multiplan $84 1641%
Integrated Health Plan $86 1680%
First Choice Of The Midwest $90 1758%
Fortified Provider Network $90 1758%
Prime Health Services $90 1758%
Three Rivers Provider Network $90 1758%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1690 N Meade St, Denver, CO 80204
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL