CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Franciscan Health Munster

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $12
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.49x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Franciscan Health Munster is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $12 (234%)
Insurance Median: $23 (449%)
Cash: $12 (234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (449% 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 449% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 349%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $28 78%
Mdwise [1175] $5 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $6 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Unicare [1150] $5 98%
Managed Health Services [1302] $6 117%
Workers Comp [1172] $10 195%
Aetna $15 293%
Cigna $15 - $25 293%
Commercial [2001] $15 - $100 293%
Managed Care [2000] $15 - $109 293%
Great West Insurance [1055] $24 - $25 469%
United Medical Resources [1158] $100 - $109 1953%
United Medical Resources [1301] $100 - $109 1953%
UnitedHealthcare $100 - $109 1953%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN 46321
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals