CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Broward Health Imperial Point

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Broward Health Imperial Point is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 10.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $75 (1899%)
Insurance Median: $41 (1038%)
Cash: $75 (1899% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (1038% 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 1038% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 938%). 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
Neighborhood Health Partnership $2 51%
Simply Healthy Kids $2 51%
United $2 51%
Aetna $4 - $60 101%
Amerihealth Caritas $4 101%
Careplus Health Plan $4 101%
Clear Springs Healthcare $4 101%
Devoted $4 - $34 101%
Doctor'S Healthcare $4 101%
Florida Pace Center $4 101%
Humana $4 101%
Medica Healthcare $4 101%
Preferred Care Partners $4 101%
United Aarp $4 101%
United/Wellmed $4 101%
Community Care Plan $12 304%
Freedom Health $19 481%
Healthsun Health Plan $19 481%
Simply Healthcare $19 481%
Wellpath $26 658%
Avmed $34 - $37 861%
Cigna $34 861%
Wellcare $37 937%
Sunshine State Health Plan Healthy Kids $41 1038%
Curative Administrators, Llc $45 1139%
Wellcare Healthy Kids $45 1139%
Tour + Med Assistance International $49 1241%
Gmmi/Canadian Medical Network $52 1316%
Quality Health Management $52 1316%
Trident Global Assistance International $52 1316%
United International $52 1316%
Us Maritime Consultants $52 1316%
Dimension Health/International Plus $60 1519%
Medcare International $60 1519%
Seguro Reservas International $60 1519%
Star Healthcare Network $60 1519%
Viking Cruises $60 1519%
World Medical Management Solutions $60 1519%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals