CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,622
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,622. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 12.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,622

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $2,622 (51211%)
Insurance Median: $62 (1211%)
Cash: $2,622 (51211% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (1211% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1111%). 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 $5 - $340 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $343 98%
Geha $5 98%
Iowa Total Care $5 - $313 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $317 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $354 98%
Preferred Health Choice $5 98%
Stephenson Cty Health $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $347 98%
Amish Hospital Aid $7 - $461 137%
Oscar $7 - $473 137%
Centivo $8 - $543 156%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $583 176%
Claimdoc $10 - $697 195%
Nova $10 - $697 195%
Health Choices $27 - $1,399 527%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $30 - $74 586%
Midlands Choice $43 - $67 840%
Wps $44 859%
The Alliance $45 879%
Mhnet $59 1152%
1199 National Benefit Fund $62 1211%
Allied Benefit Systems $62 1211%
Asr Health Benefits $62 1211%
Christian Brother Services $62 1211%
Coventry $62 1211%
First Health $62 1211%
Lucent Health $62 1211%
Luminare Health $62 1211%
Medical Mutual $62 1211%
Meritain $62 1211%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $62 1211%
Webtpa $62 1211%
Auxiant $67 1309%
Cigna $67 1309%
Medica $67 1309%
Midlands $67 1309%
Multiplan $67 1309%
Unity $67 1309%
Crime Victim Assistance $74 1445%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals