CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: T J Samson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at T J Samson Community Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 North Race Street, Glasgow, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

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: $19 (371%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $19 (371% 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
Caresource - All Plans $1 20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $25 78%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $5 98%
Humana $5 - $29 98%
Molina Mcr Adv $5 98%
Signature Health - All Plans $5 98%
Wellcare Mcaid $5 98%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $5 98%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $8 156%
UnitedHealthcare $14 273%
Center Care Select - All Plans $25 488%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans $27 527%
First Health - All Plans $28 547%
Aetna $29 566%
Molina Mcaid $30 586%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1301 North Race Street, Glasgow, KY 42141
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals