CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $109
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $109 (2129%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $109 (2129% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (98% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $7 78%
Humana $4 - $5 78%
Absolute Total Care $5 - $20 98%
Aetna $5 - $60 98%
Caresource $5 98%
Clover $5 98%
Devoted Health $5 98%
Eon Health $5 98%
Friday Health $5 98%
Georgia Assurance $5 98%
Healthspring $5 98%
Shared Health $5 98%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $5 98%
United $5 - $49 98%
United Behavioral Health $5 98%
Wellcare $5 98%
Health One Alliance $6 117%
Ambetter / Centene $7 137%
Blue Choice $7 137%
Seven Corners $9 176%
Nhc Advantage $21 410%
Peach State $22 430%
Memorial Health Plan $24 - $49 469%
Amerigroup $27 527%
Centurion $30 586%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $44 859%
Cigna $87 1699%
Novanet $98 1914%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals