CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Madison Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Madison Parish Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 4.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 Johnson Street, Tallulah, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $21 (410%)
Insurance Median: $21 (410%)
Cash: $21 (410% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (410% 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 410% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 310%). 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
Amerihealth $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Louisana_Healthcare_Connections $5 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 98%
Cigna $17 - $21 332%
Aetna $21 - $25 410%
Dignity_Health $21 - $25 410%
Medicare (plans) $21 - $25 410%
Peoples_Health $21 - $25 410%
Tricare $21 - $25 410%
Zelis_Ppo $21 - $25 410%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network $31 - $37 605%
Vantage_Commercial $35 - $42 684%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 Johnson Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals