CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Bmh-Calhoun

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Bmh-Calhoun is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 13.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 140 Burke-Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $35 (886%)
Insurance Median: $52 (1316%)
Cash: $35 (886% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (1316% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1316% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1216%). 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
Molina $4 - $53 101%
Veterans Evaluation Services $4 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7 - $30 177%
Ppo Holdings $25 633%
Magnolia Regional Health Center $27 684%
Tricare $27 684%
Devoted Health $29 734%
Ms Breast And Cervical $29 734%
Triwest $29 734%
Vaccn $29 734%
Aetna $30 - $44 759%
American Health Plan $30 759%
Humana $30 - $54 759%
Primewell $30 759%
Shared Health $30 759%
Magnolia Ms $33 835%
Littler $34 861%
Cigna $37 937%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms $43 1089%
Burch Food Services $49 1241%
First State Bank Trust $49 1241%
Arlington Community Schools $52 1316%
Armstrong Relocation $52 1316%
Ashley Furniture Stores $52 1316%
Bartlett City Schools $52 1316%
Brimhall Foods $52 1316%
Building Plastic $52 1316%
Cannon Motor Company $52 1316%
Carlisle $52 1316%
City Of Bartlett $52 1316%
City Of Lakeland $52 1316%
Collierville Schools $52 1316%
Crittenden County $52 1316%
Davidson Hospitality $52 1316%
Delta Industries $52 1316%
Desoto Co Board Of Supervisors $52 1316%
Dunn Investment Company $52 1316%
Eas Mssc Schools $52 1316%
First Community Bank $52 1316%
French Camp Academy $52 1316%
Gossett Motor Cars $52 1316%
Hattiesburg Clinic $52 1316%
Heartland Catfish Company $52 1316%
Heavy Machines $52 1316%
Hollowell Industries $52 1316%
Hospitality Management Advisors $52 1316%
Jas D Collier $52 1316%
Lakeland School System $52 1316%
Malco Theaters $52 1316%
Mechanical Systems $52 1316%
Mid-South Transport $52 1316%
Minact $52 1316%
Patterson Warehouses $52 1316%
Radians $52 1316%
Rei Nation $52 1316%
Retzer Resources $52 1316%
Ritchey Automotive $52 1316%
Security One $52 1316%
Silver Tree $52 1316%
State Systems $52 1316%
Town Of Collierville $52 1316%
United Tn Holdings $52 1316%
Vaughn Electric $52 1316%
W G Yates $52 1316%
W W Wood Products $52 1316%
Watkins Uiberall $52 1316%
Y K Auto Group $52 1316%
Advanced Health Systems Inc. $54 1367%
Christian Health Aid $54 1367%
Ppo Plus $57 1443%
Employers Health Network $58 1468%
Harding Academy $58 1468%
Multiplan $60 1519%
Qca $60 1519%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 140 Burke-Calhoun City Road, Calhoun City, MS 38916
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals