CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Belton Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $239
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Belton Regional Medical Center is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17065 S 71 Highway, Belton, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$239

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: $239 (6051%)
Insurance Median: $7 (177%)
Cash: $239 (6051% 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
Cigna $2 - $4 51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $98 76%
Aetna $4 - $122 101%
Amerigroup $4 101%
Celtic $4 101%
Coventry $4 - $96 101%
Devoted Health $4 101%
Healthyblue $4 101%
Home State Health Plan $4 101%
Humana $4 - $10 101%
Medicaid / KanCare $4 101%
Pyramid Life $4 101%
Unicare $4 101%
United $4 - $108 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Oscar $6 152%
Multiplan $7 - $177 177%
Corvel Corporation $9 - $155 228%
Oha Network $9 - $119 228%
Ambetter / Centene $44 1114%
Nhc Advantage $45 1139%
Wppa Providrs Care Network $48 1215%
Universal Healthcare $84 2127%
Coventry Kc Mo $98 2481%
College Park Family Care Center $103 2608%
Cco, Inc. $203 5139%
Focus Healthcare Mgmt, Inc $215 5443%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 17065 S 71 Highway, Belton, MO 64012
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals