CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $574
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $574. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$574

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
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $574 (14532%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $574 (14532% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 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
Aetna $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $179 101%
Coventry Cares $4 101%
Devoted Health $4 101%
Horizon Pace $4 101%
Humana $4 - $151 101%
Molina $4 101%
Sarah Cannon Research $4 101%
United $4 - $258 101%
Va Ccn $4 101%
Wellcare $4 - $5 101%
Prime Health $92 2329%
Signature Advantage $109 2759%
Cigna $171 4329%
Cdm Health $281 7114%
Southern Kentucky Rehab $431 10911%
Occupational Mc Alliance $459 11620%
Tim Davis And Associates $459 11620%
Up And Up $459 11620%
Fortified Provider Network $517 13089%
Multiplan $517 13089%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 Ashley Circle, Bowling Green, KY 42104
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals