CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Elkhart General Hospital is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $27 (527%)
Insurance Median: $25 (488%)
Cash: $27 (527% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (488% 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 488% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 388%). 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
Mclaren (Mi $3 59%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $28 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $10 78%
Aetna $5 - $28 98%
Caresource $5 - $53 98%
Devoted Healthcare $5 - $8 98%
Humana $5 - $29 98%
Mdwise $5 - $53 98%
Mhs $5 - $53 98%
Pace $5 98%
Plain Church $8 - $33 156%
Cha $25 - $32 488%
Immergrun $25 - $33 488%
Php $27 - $29 527%
Cigna $30 - $31 586%
Encore $30 586%
Multiplan $30 586%
Signature $30 586%
Heartland $41 801%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals