CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $11
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc is $11. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 2.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11

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: $29 (734%)
Insurance Median: $11 (278%)
Cash: $29 (734% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $11 (278% 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 278% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 178%). 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 - $11 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 101%
Geha $4 101%
Iowa Total Care $4 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $45 101%
Amish Hospital Aid $5 127%
Oscar $6 152%
Ambetter / Centene $7 177%
Centivo $7 177%
Claimdoc $8 203%
Nova $8 203%
Allied Benefit Systems $11 278%
Asr Health Benefits $11 278%
Coventry $11 278%
First Health $11 278%
Health Choices $11 278%
Lucent Health $11 278%
Luminare Health $11 278%
Medical Associates $11 278%
Medical Mutual $11 278%
Meritain $11 278%
Webtpa $11 278%
Health Partners $15 380%
Auxiant $32 810%
Cigna $32 810%
Medica $32 810%
Midlands $32 810%
Midlands Choice $32 810%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $45 1139%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 515 College Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals