CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney)

Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84520 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84520
  • Insurance Median: $8
  • Cash Discount Price: $21
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) at Renown Regional Medical Center is $8. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.95, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $21 (532%)
Insurance Median: $8 (203%)
Cash: $21 (532% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $8 (203% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.95 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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
Silversummit Healthplan $1 - $10 25%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3 - $10 76%
Caresource Network Partners $3 76%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada $3 - $9 76%
Hometown Health $4 - $21 101%
Hpn $4 - $30 101%
UnitedHealthcare $4 - $20 101%
Aetna $5 - $14 127%
Health Net Federal Services $5 127%
Cigna $6 - $17 152%
Union Trust Funds $12 - $14 304%
Naphcare $18 456%
Prominence Health First $18 456%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV 89502
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals