CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $40
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 7.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $40 (1013%)
Insurance Median: $30 (759%)
Cash: $40 (1013% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (759% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 759% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 659%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1 - $2 25%
Mclaren Health Plan $2 - $32 51%
Meridian $2 51%
Molina $2 - $4 51%
Priority Health $2 - $17 51%
UnitedHealthcare $2 - $34 51%
Aetna $4 - $44 101%
Atrium King Centre Skilled Nursing Services $4 101%
Blue Care Network $4 101%
Cigna $4 - $17 101%
Cofinity $4 - $45 101%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan) $4 - $46 101%
Humana $4 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Michigan Amish Medical Board $4 101%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group $4 101%
Promedica $4 101%
Wellcare (Meridian) $4 101%
Wellspring Lutheran Services Skilling Nursing Services $4 101%
Employee Benefits Logistics $7 177%
Hospice Of Michigan $22 - $34 557%
Munson Hospice $26 - $852 658%
Asr/Physicians Care $30 - $46 759%
Medical Cost Savings Solution $30 - $46 759%
Nomi Health $30 - $46 759%
The Robbins Group And Regency Employee Benefits $30 - $46 759%
Wds Enterprise Group Planning $30 - $46 759%
First Health/Coventry Network $31 - $49 785%
Provider Network Of America Group Health $31 - $49 785%
Three Rivers Provider Network $31 - $49 785%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI 49738
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals