CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Community First Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Community First Medical Center is $6. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $14 (354%)
Insurance Median: $6 (152%)
Cash: $14 (354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (152% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 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
Humana $1 - $7 25%
Beacon Mcr Op Only - All Other Plans $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $9 101%
Harmony Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $4 101%
Meridian Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $4 101%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $4 101%
Molina Mcr Adv $4 101%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $4 101%
Aetna $6 - $27 152%
Beacon Mcaid Op Only $6 152%
Cchhs Mcaid $6 152%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans $6 152%
Harmony Mcaid $6 152%
Meridian Mcaid $6 152%
Molina Mcaid $6 152%
Cigna $9 - $19 228%
UnitedHealthcare $33 835%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5645 W Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals