CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

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

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

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: $117 (2962%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $117 (2962% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $5 76%
Humana $3 - $4 76%
Absolute Total Care $4 - $21 101%
Aetna $4 - $64 101%
Caresource $4 101%
Clover $4 101%
Devoted Health $4 101%
Eon Health $4 101%
Friday Health $4 101%
Georgia Assurance $4 101%
Healthspring $4 101%
Shared Health $4 101%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $4 101%
United $4 - $53 101%
United Behavioral Health $4 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Blue Choice $5 127%
Health One Alliance $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 152%
Seven Corners $7 177%
Nhc Advantage $22 557%
Peach State $23 582%
Memorial Health Plan $26 - $53 658%
Amerigroup $29 734%
Centurion $32 810%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $47 1190%
Cigna $94 2380%
Novanet $105 2658%

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