CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, creatinine (kidney)

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 82565 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 82565
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $6
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, creatinine (kidney) at The University Hospital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $5.12, this hospital’s rate is 5.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $6 (117%)
Insurance Median: $27 (527%)
Cash: $6 (117% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (527% 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 527% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 427%). 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
Amerihealth $2 - $5 39%
Fidelis $4 - $5 78%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $5 78%
Aetna $5 - $27 98%
Clover Health $5 98%
Horizon $6 - $27 117%
Wellpoint $21 410%
First Health $50 977%
Americare $54 1055%
Qualcare $54 1055%
Correctional Medical Services $57 1113%
Multiplan $57 1113%
First Trenton $64 1250%
Managed Care Inc $64 1250%
Consumer Health Network $68 1328%
Three Rivers $68 1328%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals