CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Singing River Gulfport

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $4
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Singing River Gulfport is $4. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4

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: $11 (278%)
Insurance Median: $4 (101%)
Cash: $11 (278% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4 (101% 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 - $7 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4 101%
Cigna $4 - $9,277 101%
Humana $4 101%
Molina $4 101%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms $4 - $6 101%
Shared Health $4 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $6 101%
Wellcare $4 101%
Singing River Health System Employees $5 127%
Ambetter / Centene $6 152%
First Choice $7 177%
First Choice Preferred Pricing $7 177%
Mississippi Physician'S Care Network $7 177%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $7 177%
90 Degree Benefits $8 203%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS 39503
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals