CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $43
  • Cash Discount Price: $41
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 10.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$43

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: $41 (1038%)
Insurance Median: $43 (1089%)
Cash: $41 (1038% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $43 (1089% 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 1089% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 989%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $114 51%
Humana $2 - $57 51%
Self Pay 50 $2 - $57 51%
Aetna $3 - $98 76%
Peach State Health Plan $3 76%
Tricare $3 76%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $96 76%
Va Contract $3 76%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $4 - $6 101%
Cigna $4 - $104 101%
Clover Health $4 101%
Health One Alliance $4 - $6 101%
Hospice $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $4 - $103 101%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $4 - $114 101%
Pruitt Health Premier $4 101%
Self Pay $4 - $103 101%
Wellcare $4 - $6 101%
Zelis Network Solutions $4 - $8 101%
Amerigroup $6 152%
Caresource $6 152%
Medicaid / KanCare $6 152%
Peachstate $6 152%
Ga Workers Comp $7 177%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals