CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: CHI St Alexius Health

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $14
  • Cash Discount Price: $31
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at CHI St Alexius Health is $14. 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 $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 2.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 900 E Broadway, Bismarck, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$14

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: $31 (605%)
Insurance Median: $14 (273%)
Cash: $31 (605% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $14 (273% 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 273% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 173%). 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
Medica $5 - $45 98%
Humana $5 98%
United $5 - $11 98%
Great Plains $5 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 98%
Sanford Health Plan $14 273%
Health Partners $46 898%
Multiplan $55 1074%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 900 E Broadway, Bismarck, ND 58501
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals