CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $8
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Baptist Hospital is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $8 (203%)
Insurance Median: $7 (177%)
Cash: $8 (203% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (177% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare $1 - $4 25%
Aetna $3 - $37 76%
Cha Health Plan $3 76%
Fl Community Care Ltc $3 76%
Humana $3 - $4 76%
Mh Sunshine Mcaid $3 76%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids $3 76%
Staywell $3 76%
Sunshine Health $3 76%
Healthspring Of Fl Al $4 101%
Hospice Covenant $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Mh Wellcare $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Fl Blue $6 - $426 152%
Pensacola $8 203%
Hospice Regency $15 380%
Cigna $24 - $51 608%
Hospice Emerald Coast $26 658%
Escambia $31 785%
Private Healthcare $33 835%
Uwf Athletes $33 835%
First Health $35 886%
Wc Corvel $36 - $48 911%
Choicecare $38 962%
Mh Choicecare $38 962%
Multiplan $45 1139%
Bc Fl $305 7722%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL 32503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals