CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Research Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $12
  • Cash Discount Price: $285
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Research Medical Center is $12. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $285. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$285

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$12

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: $285 (5566%)
Insurance Median: $12 (234%)
Cash: $285 (5566% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $12 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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
Cigna $3 - $143 59%
Aetna $5 - $145 98%
Amerigroup $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 - $111 98%
Celtic $5 98%
Coventry $5 - $115 98%
Devoted Health $5 98%
Healthyblue $5 98%
Humana $5 - $185 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 98%
Pyramid Life $5 98%
Triwest Health Alliance $5 98%
Unicare $5 98%
United $5 - $128 98%
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $285 98%
Wellcare $5 98%
Home State Health Plan $6 117%
Oscar $8 156%
Multiplan $9 - $211 176%
Corvel Corporation $11 - $185 215%
Oha Network $12 - $143 234%
Ambetter / Centene $53 1035%
Nhc Advantage $54 1055%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $57 1113%
Universal Healthcare $100 1953%
Coventry Kc Mo $117 2285%
College Park Family Care Center $123 2402%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $137 - $143 2676%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $214 4180%
Cco, Inc. $228 4453%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $228 4453%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals