CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Memorial Hospital and Manor

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $67
  • Cash Discount Price: $59
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 16.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Memorial Hospital and Manor is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 16.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$67

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: $59 (1494%)
Insurance Median: $67 (1696%)
Cash: $59 (1494% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $67 (1696% 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 1696% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1596%). 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
Aetna $4 - $76 101%
Humana $4 - $68 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Tricare $4 101%
Wellcare_Plan $4 101%
Ambetter / Centene $5 127%
Amerigroup_Plan $5 127%
Caresource_Plan $5 127%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 127%
Peach_State_Health_Plan_Plan $5 127%
Alliant_Plan $6 152%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 - $66 1646%
Uhc_Plan $66 - $67 1671%
Novanet_Plan $67 - $68 1696%
Cigna $70 - $71 1772%
Private_Healthcare_Systems_Plan $71 - $72 1797%
Multiplan_Plan $76 1924%
Corvel_Plan $80 - $81 2025%
Tnga_Plan $450 11392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Shotwell Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals