CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $51
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc. is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 9.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$51

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: $81 (1582%)
Insurance Median: $51 (996%)
Cash: $81 (1582% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $51 (996% 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 996% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 896%). 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 - $74 78%
Tricare $4 78%
Caresource Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $5 98%
Molina Mcr Adv $5 98%
Signature Mcr Adv-All Plans $5 98%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $5 98%
Passport Hp Hmo - All Plans $29 566%
Multiplan-All Plans $91 1777%
Prime Health Services-All Plans $91 1777%
Integrated Hp-All Plans $95 1855%
Corvel - All Plans $96 1875%
Center Care-All Plans $102 1992%
Cigna $104 2031%
Caresource Mcaid $107 2090%
Coventry Mcaid-All Plans $107 2090%
Medicaid / KanCare $107 2090%
Molina Mcaid $107 2090%
UnitedHealthcare $107 2090%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 145 Newcomb Avenue, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals