CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $6
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.52x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $6. 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 $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.52x 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
$6

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: $32 (810%)
Insurance Median: $6 (152%)
Cash: $32 (810% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6 (152% 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
Aarp $4 101%
Aetna $4 - $89 101%
All Savers Insurance $4 101%
Allegiance Hospice $4 101%
Allen Oaks Hospice $4 101%
Ambetter / Centene $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $6 101%
Champva $4 101%
Compassionate Care Hospic $4 101%
Correct Care $4 - $158 101%
Geha $4 101%
Golden Rule $4 101%
Harbor Hospice $4 101%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $4 101%
Heart Of Hospice $4 101%
Hos Misc Hospice $4 101%
Humana $4 - $100 101%
Ice Health Service Corp $4 101%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $4 101%
Mcr Lagniappe $4 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $35 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Mutual Of Omaha $4 101%
Snf Nursing Home $4 101%
St Francis Nursing Home $4 101%
Triwest $4 - $158 101%
United Hc Shared Services $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $35 101%
Us Family Health Plan $4 - $158 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $4 101%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $5 127%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $6 152%
Integrated Med Solutions $6 152%
Meritain $7 - $89 177%
Amfirst $32 810%
Self Pay $32 810%
Web-Tpa $79 2000%
Cigna $86 - $89 2177%
Ima $95 - $158 2405%
Ppo Plus $95 2405%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $143 3620%
Wc Martco $143 3620%
Wc Misc $143 3620%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $143 3620%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $143 3620%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $143 3620%
American Public Life $158 4000%
American Retirement Life $158 4000%
Apwu $158 4000%
Auto Liability $158 4000%
Bankers Life $158 4000%
Fox Everitt $158 4000%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $158 4000%
Medishare $158 4000%
Medplus $158 4000%
Misc Commerical $158 4000%
Phcs $158 4000%
Physicians Mutual $158 4000%
State Farm-La $158 4000%
Usaa $158 4000%

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