CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $20
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 301 Cedar Street, Orofino, ID.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $20 (391%)
Insurance Median: $22 (430%)
Cash: $20 (391% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (430% 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 430% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 330%). 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 $15 - $25 293%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $27 293%
Humana $15 - $26 293%
Nimiipuu Mcr Adv-All Plans $15 293%
Pacific Source - All Plans $15 293%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr $15 293%
Veterans Amin-All Plans $15 293%
Corizon Correctnal Med-All Plans $20 391%
Cigna $24 469%
First Choice-All Plans $26 508%
Geha-All Plans $26 508%
Idaho Phys Network-All Plans $26 508%
Multiplan / Phcs-All Plans $26 508%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans $27 527%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 301 Cedar Street, Orofino, ID 83544
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals