CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $16
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at UF Health Shands Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $16 (405%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $16 (405% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (101% 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
Aetna $3 - $24 76%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $3 76%
Beacon Health Strategies $3 76%
Community Care Plan $3 76%
Florida Community Care $3 76%
Humana $3 - $4 76%
Molina $3 76%
Sunshine State Health Plan $3 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $4 76%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $4 101%
Avmed $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $16 101%
Capital Health Plan $4 - $14 101%
Carelon Health $4 101%
Careplus $4 101%
Devoted Health Plan $4 101%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $4 101%
North Central Hospice $4 101%
Positive Healthcare Partners $4 101%
Simply Healthcare $4 101%
Vha $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Ghilcrest County $5 127%
Levy County $5 127%
Wellpath $6 152%
Uaa $11 278%
Ambetter / Centene $12 304%
Northeast Fl Hospital $13 329%
Florida Health Care Plan $14 354%
Health First $20 506%
Prime Health Services $20 506%
Archbold Medical Center $22 557%
Cigna $22 557%
Genex $22 557%
Corvel Corp $25 633%
Geha $26 658%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals