CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $46
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Terrebonne General Medical Center - Parish is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $46 (1165%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $46 (1165% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (101% 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 - $18 101%
Amerihealth $4 101%
Amg $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $10 101%
Champ Va $4 101%
Dept Of Veterans Affairs $4 101%
Humana $4 - $12 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Tricare $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 101%
Ppoplus $10 253%
Vantage Health Plan $10 253%
Gilsbar 360 $11 278%
Verity Health $35 886%
Multiplan Inc $40 1013%
Cigna $42 1063%
Coventry Health Of Louisiana $50 1266%
Workers Comp $62 1570%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals