CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Broward Health Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Broward Health Medical Center is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 2.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $50 (977%)
Insurance Median: $11 (215%)
Cash: $50 (977% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (215% 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 215% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 115%). 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 $1 - $68 20%
Community Care Plan $2 - $14 39%
Neighborhood Health Partnership $3 59%
Simply Healthy Kids $3 59%
United $3 59%
Freedom Health $4 - $21 78%
Healthsun Health Plan $4 - $21 78%
Simply Healthcare $4 - $21 78%
Careplus Health Plan $5 98%
Devoted $5 - $38 98%
Florida Pace Center $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Medica Healthcare $5 98%
Preferred Care Partners $5 98%
United Aarp $5 98%
United/Wellmed $5 98%
Wellpath $5 - $30 98%
Amerihealth Caritas $6 117%
Cigna $6 - $38 117%
Clear Springs Healthcare $6 117%
Doctor'S Healthcare $6 117%
Avmed $7 - $42 137%
Wellcare $7 - $42 137%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $8 - $47 156%
Curative Administrators, Llc $9 - $51 176%
Tour + Med Assistance International $9 - $55 176%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $9 - $51 176%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $10 - $59 195%
Quality Health Management $10 - $59 195%
Trident Global Assistance International $10 - $59 195%
United International $10 - $59 195%
Us Maritime Consultants $10 - $59 195%
Dimension Health/International Plus $11 - $68 215%
Medcare International $11 - $68 215%
Seguro Reservas International $11 - $68 215%
Star Healthcare Network $11 - $68 215%
Viking Cruises $11 - $68 215%
World Medical Management Solutions $11 - $68 215%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals