CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Wayne General Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $32
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Wayne General Hospital is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $32 (625%)
Insurance Median: $13 (254%)
Cash: $32 (625% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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 $2 - $10 39%
Vantage Health-All Other Plans $2 39%
Al Healthcare Adv Mcaid-All Plans $5 98%
Alabama Community Mcaid-All Plans $5 98%
Amerigroup Mcare Adv-All Plans $5 98%
Humana $5 98%
Magnolia Mcare Adv $5 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $5 98%
Molina Chip-All Other Plans $5 98%
Molina Mcare Adv $5 98%
Univita Healthcare Mcaid-All Plans $5 98%
Vantage Health Mcare Adv $5 98%
Wellcare Mcare Adv-All Plans $5 98%
Ml Healthcare-All Plans $13 254%
Ahs-All Plans $22 430%
Phcs-All Plans $24 469%
Mhci/Healthlink Op Only-All Plans $27 527%
Ms Health Partners-All Plans $27 527%
Ppoplus-All Plans $27 527%
First Choice-All Other Plans $29 566%
First Health-All Plans $29 566%
Geha Ppo-All Plans $29 566%
Healthcare Advantage-All Plans $29 566%
United Providers-All Plans $29 566%
Three Rivers Provider Network-All Plans $30 586%
Aetna $32 625%
Magnolia Comm/Exchange-All Other Plans $32 625%
First Choice Hie $40 781%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $60 1172%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro, MS 39367
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals