CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Tj Health Columbia

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $14
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Tj Health Columbia is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $14 (273%)
Insurance Median: $13 (254%)
Cash: $14 (273% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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
Caresource - All Plans $1 20%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $29 78%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $5 98%
Humana $5 - $29 98%
Molina Mcr Adv $5 98%
Signature Advantage - All Plans $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $14 117%
Center Care Select - All Plans $7 - $16 137%
Molina Marketplace - All Other Plans $8 156%
First Health - All Plans $12 - $28 234%
Phcs/Multiplan - All Plans $12 - $27 234%
Aetna $13 - $29 254%
Molina Mcaid $13 - $30 254%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals