CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Greene County Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $57
  • Cash Discount Price: $34
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.13x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Greene County Medical Center is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 11.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 West Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$57

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: $34 (664%)
Insurance Median: $57 (1113%)
Cash: $34 (664% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $57 (1113% 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 1113% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1013%). 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
Ambetter / Centene $31 - $60 605%
Health Alliance $31 - $60 605%
Healthpartners $31 - $60 605%
Humana $31 - $60 605%
Molina $31 - $60 605%
Wellcare $31 - $60 605%
Wellpoint $31 - $60 605%
Wellmark $37 - $60 723%
Midlands Choice $58 1133%
Aetna $60 1172%
Iowa Total Care $60 1172%
UnitedHealthcare $60 1172%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 West Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals