CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $5
  • Cash Discount Price: $42
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Mercy Hospital Jefferson is $5. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5

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: $42 (1063%)
Insurance Median: $5 (127%)
Cash: $42 (1063% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5 (127% 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
Aetna $4 - $18 101%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [10473] $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $65 101%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $4 101%
Cigna $4 - $32 101%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $4 101%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $4 101%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $4 101%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $4 101%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $4 101%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $4 101%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $4 101%
Humana $4 101%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $4 101%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $4 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 - $11 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 - $72 101%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $4 101%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $4 101%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $4 101%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $4 101%
Tricare $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 101%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $5 127%
Aither Health [20449] $5 127%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $5 127%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $5 127%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $5 127%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $5 - $49 127%
Healthscope Contracted [320182] $5 127%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $5 127%
Medica Contracted [320239] $5 127%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $5 - $7 127%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $5 - $7 127%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $5 127%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $5 127%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $5 127%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 152%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $6 152%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $6 152%
Centivo Contracted [320505] $7 177%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $7 177%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $9 228%
Health Choices Contracted [320448] $35 - $43 886%
Health Choices [20448] $35 - $43 886%
Medical Associates Health Contracted [320444] $35 - $43 886%
Federal Medical Center Contracted [320127] $38 - $47 962%
Insurance System Inc Contracted [320465] $38 - $47 962%
Point C Contracted [320238] $38 - $47 962%
Tri State Healthcare Coalition Contracted [320379] $38 - $47 962%
First Health Contracted [320128] $41 - $51 1038%
Mercy Mgd Behavioral Health Contracted [320259] $41 - $50 1038%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $41 - $54 1038%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $41 - $50 1038%
Workers Comp [20426] $44 - $58 1114%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Us Highway 61, Crystal City, MO 63019
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals