CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,648
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,648. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 5.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,648

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $9,648 (188438%)
Insurance Median: $29 (566%)
Cash: $9,648 (188438% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (566% 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 566% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 466%). 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 - $41 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $4,665 98%
Geha $5 98%
Iowa Total Care $5 - $18 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 - $16 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $119 98%
Amish Hospital Aid $7 - $21 137%
Centivo $7 - $22 137%
Oscar $7 - $22 137%
Ambetter / Centene $9 - $26 176%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $9 - $119 176%
Claimdoc $10 - $31 195%
Nova $10 - $31 195%
Health Choices $24 469%
Medical Associates $24 469%
1199 National Benefit Fund $41 801%
Allied Benefit Systems $41 801%
Asr Health Benefits $41 801%
Christian Brother Services $41 801%
Coventry $41 801%
First Health $41 801%
Lucent Health $41 801%
Luminare Health $41 801%
Medical Mutual $41 801%
Meritain $41 801%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $41 801%
Webtpa $41 801%
Cigna $71 1387%
Health Partners $76 1484%
Auxiant $77 1504%
Medica $77 1504%
Midlands $77 1504%
Midlands Choice $77 1504%
Usa Managed Care $101 1973%
Crime Victim Assistance $119 2324%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $4,665 91113%
Blue Care Network $4,665 91113%
Blue Distinction Transplant $4,665 91113%
Blue Shield - Ca $4,665 91113%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $4,665 91113%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $4,665 91113%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $4,665 91113%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $4,665 91113%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $4,665 91113%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals