CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $28
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $28. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 6.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 East St N, Elgin, ND.
Cash / Self-Pay
$28

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $28 (547%)
Insurance Median: $33 (645%)
Cash: $28 (547% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (645% 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 645% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 545%). 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
Aetna $22 - $37 430%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 508%
Tricare $28 547%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $37 547%
Medica $30 586%
Tlc Advantage $30 586%
Cigna $33 645%
Healthpartners $33 645%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $44 645%
Multiplan Commercial $33 645%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $37 - $52 723%
Humana $37 723%
Nextblue $37 723%
Sanford Health Plan $37 723%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 East St N, Elgin, ND 58533
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals