CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Warner Hospital and Health Services

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84520
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $103
vs. Medicare Baseline: 20.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Warner Hospital and Health Services is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 20.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 422 W White St, Clinton, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

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: $103 (2608%)

Insurance Median: $80 (2025%)

Cash: $103 (2608% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (2025% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2025% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1925%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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	$17 - $88	430%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $101	430%
Harmony Hp Mcaid-All Plans	$17	430%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17	430%
Meridian Hp-All Plans	$17	430%
Molina-All Other Plans	$17	430%
Health Alliance Med Adv	$42	1063%
Humana	$42 - $88	1063%
Molina Mcr/Mcd Dual	$42	1063%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $88	1063%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$42	1063%
Healthlink Hmo	$80	2025%
City Of Clinton (Employees Serv)-All Plans	$82	2076%
Cigna	$86	2177%
Caterpillar-All Plans	$88	2228%
Multiplan Phcs-All Plans	$88	2228%
Health Alliance-All Other Plans	$91	2304%
Healthlink Ppo/Work Comp-All Other Plans	$91	2304%
Consociate Care Ppo-All Plans	$93	2354%
Hfn Ppo/Epo-All Plans	$93	2354%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$98	2481%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $103.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84520.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Warner Hospital and Health Services is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84520.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.