CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Range Regional Health Services

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $10
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Range Regional Health Services is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 2.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10

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: $5 (127%)
Insurance Median: $10 (253%)
Cash: $5 (127% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10 (253% 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 253% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 153%). 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 $4 - $136 101%
Health Partners $4 - $37 101%
Itasca Medical Care $4 101%
Medica $4 - $31 101%
Primewest $4 101%
Sanford Health Plan $4 - $22 101%
Security Health Plan $4 - $28 101%
Ucare $4 - $8 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $30 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
First Health $10 - $30 253%
Multiplan $10 - $31 253%
Private Healthcare Systems $10 - $31 253%
America'S Ppo $11 - $33 278%
Wisconsin Physician Services $11 - $33 278%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 750 East 34Th St, Hibbing, MN 55746
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals