CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $64
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $64 (1250%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $64 (1250% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (98% 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.

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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
Cigna $3 59%
United $3 - $4 59%
Aetna $4 - $7 78%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $6 78%
Caterpillar $4 78%
Coventry $4 - $5 78%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $4 78%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $4 78%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $4 78%
Clear Springs Health $5 98%
Health Alliance $5 98%
Longevity Health Plan $5 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Meridian $5 - $6 98%
Molina $5 - $6 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 98%
Wellcare $5 98%
Zing Health $5 98%
County Care Health Plan $6 117%
Youthcare Healthchoice $6 117%
Equian $25 488%
Multiplan $25 488%
Zelis $25 488%
Integrated Health Plan $28 547%
Healthlink $76 1484%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals