CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Stoddard

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $57
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Mercy Hospital Stoddard is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7

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: $57 (1443%)
Insurance Median: $7 (177%)
Cash: $57 (1443% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7 (177% 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
Acentra Health Contracted [320527] $4 101%
Aetna $4 - $66 101%
American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr Hmo Contracted [320264] $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $79 101%
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%
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 - $88 101%
Medicare (plans) $4 101%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $4 101%
Pace Of The Ozarks Contracted [320518] $4 101%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $4 101%
Tricare $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $9 101%
Ambetter / Centene $5 127%
Consociate Consolidated Health Contracted [320490] $5 - $9 127%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $5 127%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $5 127%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $7 - $8 177%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $7 177%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $7 - $70 177%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $7 177%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $7 - $60 177%
Preferred Health Plan Contracted [320522] $7 177%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $7 177%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $7 - $60 177%
Cigna $10 253%
Hope Trust Contracted [320488] $10 253%
Health Alliance Contracted [320164] $57 1443%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $60 1519%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] $60 1519%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251] $60 1519%
First Health Contracted [320128] $66 1671%
Workers Comp [20426] $66 - $70 1671%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $70 1772%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $70 1772%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO 63841
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals