CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Harlan County Health System

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $54
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Harlan County Health System is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 12.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 717 Brown St, Alma, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $54 (1055%)
Insurance Median: $62 (1211%)
Cash: $54 (1055% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (1211% 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 1211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1111%). 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 Mcr Adv $37 723%
Medica Prime Solution $37 723%
Humana $46 898%
Tricare $46 898%
Aetna $48 938%
Great Plains Mcr Adv-All Plans $48 938%
Medica Chi Aco - All Other Plans $62 1211%
Medica Chi Health $62 1211%
Medica Choice $62 1211%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $65 1270%
Medica Ifb Aco $65 1270%
Medica Ifb Open Access $65 1270%
Ohara Llc Wc- All Plans $65 1270%
UnitedHealthcare $65 1270%
Phcs/Multiplan-All Plans $67 1309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 717 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals