CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $7
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Anderson Regional Medical Center South Campus is $7. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

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: $31 (785%)
Insurance Median: $7 (177%)
Cash: $31 (785% 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
Aetna $4 - $88 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 - $7 101%
Magnolia Ms $4 - $6 101%
Molina $4 - $27 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 101%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $7 177%
Ashley Furniture Stores $7 177%
Crittenden County $7 177%
Davidson Hospitality $7 177%
Dunn Investment Company $7 177%
First State Bank Trust $7 177%
Gossett Motor Cars $7 177%
Hattiesburg Clinic $7 177%
Hospitality Management Advisors $7 177%
Jas D Collier $7 177%
Mechanical Systems $7 177%
Mid-South Transport $7 177%
Patterson Warehouses $7 177%
Radians $7 177%
Rei Nation $7 177%
Retzer Resources $7 177%
State Systems $7 177%
W W Wood Products $7 177%
Watkins Uiberall $7 177%
Littler $9 - $68 228%
Mpcn $9 228%
Ppo Plus $11 - $82 278%
Integrated Health Plan $14 - $102 354%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1102 Constitution Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals