CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $17
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $17. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Mar-Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$17

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: $17 (430%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $17 (430% 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
Molina Healthcare $3 - $5 76%
Simply $3 76%
United $3 - $8 76%
Aetna $4 - $5 101%
Align Senior Care $4 101%
American Health Plan $4 101%
Avmed $4 - $8 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 101%
Centurion $4 101%
Clear Spring Health $4 101%
Florida Complete Care $4 101%
Gold Kidney Of Florida $4 101%
Healthspring Of Florida $4 101%
Humana $4 - $6 101%
Ndms Definitive Care $4 101%
Sunshine State $4 101%
Sunshine State Health Plan $4 101%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 101%
United Behavioral Health $4 101%
Veterans Evaluation Services $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Wellmed $4 101%
Longevity Health Plan $5 127%
Oscar $5 127%
Ultimate Health Plan $5 127%
Simply Healthcare $6 152%
Plotkin Health $8 203%
Prime Health Sheriff $8 203%
Evolutions Healthcare $11 - $15 278%
Naphcare $11 278%
Evernorth $13 329%
Multiplan $13 - $14 329%
Ppo Next $14 354%
Novanet $15 380%
Beacon Health Options $17 430%
Corvel Corporation $50 1266%
Prime Health $52 1316%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $53 1342%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Mar-Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals