CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

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: $32 (625%)
Insurance Median: $8 (156%)
Cash: $32 (625% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (156% 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
Aarp $5 98%
Aetna $5 - $90 98%
All Savers Insurance $5 98%
Allegiance Hospice $5 98%
Allen Oaks Hospice $5 98%
Ambetter / Centene $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $8 98%
Champva $5 98%
Compassionate Care Hospic $5 98%
Correct Care $5 - $161 98%
Geha $5 98%
Golden Rule $5 98%
Harbor Hospice $5 98%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $5 98%
Heart Of Hospice $5 98%
Hos Misc Hospice $5 98%
Humana $5 - $101 98%
Ice Health Service Corp $5 98%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $5 98%
Mcr Lagniappe $5 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 - $36 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Mutual Of Omaha $5 98%
Snf Nursing Home $5 98%
St Francis Nursing Home $5 98%
Triwest $5 - $161 98%
United Hc Shared Services $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $36 98%
Us Family Health Plan $5 - $161 98%
Wellcare $5 98%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $5 98%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $7 137%
Integrated Med Solutions $7 137%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $8 156%
Meritain $9 - $90 176%
Amfirst $32 625%
Self Pay $32 625%
Web-Tpa $80 1563%
Cigna $88 - $91 1719%
Ima $97 - $161 1895%
Ppo Plus $97 1895%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $145 2832%
Wc Martco $145 2832%
Wc Misc $145 2832%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $145 2832%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $145 2832%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $145 2832%
American Public Life $161 3145%
American Retirement Life $161 3145%
Apwu $161 3145%
Auto Liability $161 3145%
Bankers Life $161 3145%
Fox Everitt $161 3145%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $161 3145%
Medishare $161 3145%
Medplus $161 3145%
Misc Commerical $161 3145%
Phcs $161 3145%
Physicians Mutual $161 3145%
State Farm-La $161 3145%
Usaa $161 3145%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals