CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: St Charles Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at St Charles Parish Hospital is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1057 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

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: $18 (352%)
Insurance Median: $5 (98%)
Cash: $18 (352% 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
Aetna $5 - $46 98%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $5 98%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $19 98%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $5 98%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $5 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Ochsner Health Plan $5 98%
Tricare $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 98%
Cigna $39 762%
Zelis $40 781%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $50 977%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $50 977%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $50 977%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $51 996%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $53 1035%
First Health Network $56 1094%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1057 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA 70070
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals