CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: Southern Ocean Medical Center

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $13
  • Cash Discount Price: $5
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at Southern Ocean Medical Center is $13. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 2.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1140 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$13

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: $5 (98%)
Insurance Median: $13 (254%)
Cash: $5 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $13 (254% 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 254% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 154%). 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 $3 - $74 59%
Seoul Medical Group $5 98%
United Community/Americhoice $5 98%
Clover $5 98%
Vaccn $5 98%
Amerigroup $5 98%
Wellcare $5 98%
UnitedHealthcare $6 - $11 117%
Karna $7 137%
Oxford $8 - $47 156%
Horizon $9 - $80 176%
Bergen Risk $10 - $65 195%
Brighton Health Plan $11 - $70 215%
Cigna $11 - $70 215%
Amerihealth $12 - $86 234%
Multiplan - PHCS $12 - $74 234%
Qualcare $13 - $79 254%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1140 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals