CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Northwest Health - Starke

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Northwest Health - Starke is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

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: $21 (410%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $21 (410% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2 - $8 39%
Lutheran $2 - $38 39%
Medpartners $2 - $47 39%
Physicians Health Plan $2 - $58 39%
Self Pay $2 - $77 39%
Alpha Baking $3 - $63 59%
Php $3 - $84 59%
Encore $4 - $122 78%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $99 78%
Aetna $5 - $121 98%
Caresource $5 98%
Cigna $5 - $116 98%
Community Health Alliance $5 - $126 98%
Coventry First Health $5 - $121 98%
Humana $5 98%
In Dept Of Correction $5 98%
Lutheran Network $5 - $123 98%
Managed Health Services $5 - $10 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Mhs $5 98%
Multiplan Inc $5 - $126 98%
Node Champva $5 98%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $5 98%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $5 98%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $5 98%
Node Va $5 98%
Ppom $5 - $132 98%
Sagamore Health Network $5 - $123 98%
Tricare $5 98%
Us Department Of Labor $6 117%
Indiana Workers Comp $10 195%
Encore Kba Epo $12 234%
Magnacare Ma $12 234%
Encore Kba Ppo $15 293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals