CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at University of Michigan Health System is $25. 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 4.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $25 (488%)
Cash: $18 (352% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (488% 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 488% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 388%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $2 - $30 39%
Metrocare $2 - $29 39%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $2 - $26 39%
Priority Health [1038] $2 - $41 39%
Aetna $3 - $40 59%
Ambetter / Centene $3 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $27 59%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $3 59%
Cofinity $3 - $43 59%
Confinity Advantage $3 - $40 59%
First Health $3 - $48 59%
Hap Midwest $3 59%
Hap [1023] $3 - $46 59%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $3 - $39 59%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $3 - $5 59%
Plain Church Group $3 - $37 59%
Priority Health $3 - $61 59%
UnitedHealthcare $3 - $45 59%
Beaumont Health Network $4 - $43 78%
Bronson Healthcare Group $4 - $52 78%
First Agency $4 - $46 78%
Multiplan $4 - $52 78%
Nomi Health $4 - $43 78%
Paramount Health Care $4 - $51 78%
Parkview Health Plan Services $4 - $46 78%
Provider Network Of America $4 - $43 78%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $5 98%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $5 - $27 98%
Health Alliance Plan $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Huron Valley Pace $5 98%
Medicare (plans) $5 98%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $5 98%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $5 98%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $5 98%
Thome Pace $5 98%
Triwest $5 98%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $5 98%
Zing Health $5 98%
Employee Benefit Logistic $9 176%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals